1960s Maps of Kings County, California

1. 1960 Map of Fresno

   

   1960 Fresno

   1960 Print · USGS

   The San Joaquin Valley's mid-century agricultural boom meets the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada in this detailed survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-driven growth of Fresno, Tulare, and Visalia or locate family roots in smaller towns like Raisin City and Calwa City.

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4. 1960 Map of Bakersfield

   

   1960 Bakersfield

   1960 Print · USGS

   The Southern San Joaquin Valley at mid-century reveals a complex landscape of petroleum development and massive irrigation projects. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific, explore oil-era landmarks like Oil City, and locate early settlements including Allensworth and Pixley.

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7. 1961 Map of Cholame Valley, 1962 Print

   

   1961 Cholame Valley

   1962 Print · USGS

   The Monterey and San Luis Obispo county borders come together in the early 1960s across this ranching landscape. Genealogists and historians can locate remote landmarks like the Cholame Ranch, identify water sources at Kerr Lake, and trace the terrain of Turkey Flat.

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10. 1961 Map of Parkfield, 1962 Print

    

    1961 Parkfield

    1962 Print · USGS

    Parkfield and the Cholame Valley are captured here in the early sixties, a time of isolated ranching and mineral exploration along the San Andreas fault line. Researchers can trace family history through the Parkfield Cemetery or locate old operations like the Patriquin Mine and White Mine.

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13. 1961 Map of The Dark Hole, 1962 Print

    

    1961 The Dark Hole

    1962 Print · USGS

    The remote High Desert borderlands of Central California come alive in the early sixties, showing a landscape of mining claims and rugged cattle ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace family outposts like Taylor Ranch or search for the sites of Kings Mine and the Riley Cabin.

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16. 1962 Map of Fresno, 1968 Print

    

    1962 Fresno

    1968 Print · USGS

    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-century survey, capturing the region's massive irrigation systems and mountain wilderness. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Pacific and locate landmarks like the Tulare Lake Bed and Mount Whitney.

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19. 1962 Map of Bakersfield, 1969 Print

    

    1962 Bakersfield

    1969 Print · USGS

    The Southern San Joaquin Valley is shown in the 1960s as a bustling intersection of petroleum production, irrigation agriculture, and mountain recreation. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific through the valley or locate early desert developments like California City and Tehachapi.

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22. 1963 Map of Kettleman City, 1965 Print

    

    1963 Kettleman City

    1965 Print · USGS

    Kettleman City and the edge of the Kettleman Hills are captured here in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by water engineering. Researchers can trace infrastructure like the Blakeley Canal and industrial sites such as the Compressor Station.

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25. 1963 Map of La Cima, 1965 Print

    

    1963 La Cima

    1965 Print · USGS

    The Kettleman Hills were a hub of California petroleum production in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Kettleman North Dome Oil and Gas Field and find small settlements like Murray and Hydril.

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28. 1965 Map of Santa Cruz, 1968 Print

    

    1965 Santa Cruz

    1968 Print · USGS

    The Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley meet here during the mid-sixties, capturing the growth of agricultural and coastal hubs. Trace the historic Southern Pacific RR lines and locate sites like the Presidio of Monterey or Pinnacles National Monument.

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31. 1966 Map of Bakersfield

    

    1966 Bakersfield

    1966 Print · USGS

    The southern San Joaquin Valley in the mid-sixties reveals a massive industrial and agricultural landscape shaped by water and oil. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Bakersfield and Oildale, or locate remote airfields like Minter Field and Mojave-Kern County No. 7 Airport.

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34. 1966 Map of Fresno

    

    1966 Fresno

    1966 Print · USGS

    Central California in the mid-1960s showcases a high-production agricultural valley rising into the granite peaks of the High Sierra. Researchers can trace irrigation networks, rail spurs like the Southern Pacific, and landmarks from Mount Whitney to the Lemoore Naval Air Station.

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