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1906 Map of Bakersfield, 1947 Print
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1906 Map of Bakersfield

USGS Topo · Published 1947

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The San Joaquin Valley floor meets the foothills in this early-century survey, revealing the nascent industrial footprint of the Kern County oil fields. The town of Bakersfield serves as the hub for a dense network of water and rail infrastructure, including the Kern River, the Kern Island Canal, and the Oil City Branch of the Southern Pacific railroad. To the north, the landscape is defined by the complex drainage of Poso Creek and Little Poso Creek, where the Poso Irrigation District signifies early efforts to manage the arid environment for agriculture.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1906
Date Published1947
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain