1948 Map of Bakersfield
USGS Topo · Published 1948About this map
The Bakersfield hub and the fertile expanse of the southern San Joaquin Valley dominate this post-war landscape, showing a region defined by extensive irrigation and rail connectivity. The presence of Tulare Lake and Buena Vista Lake illustrates a hydraulic environment before later mid-century water projects further altered these natural basins. Transportation networks are meticulously detailed, from the primary Southern Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe lines to the localized Sunset Railway serving the oil and agricultural districts near Taft and Maricopa. To the east, the dramatic rise of the Sierra Nevada includes the Sequoia National Forest and the Tule River Indian Reservation. Agricultural colonies and small rail stops like Allensworth and Delano populate the valley floor, while Gardner Field stands as a reminder of military aviation in the region during the 1940s.
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