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Loading map...1960 Map of Bakersfield
USGS Topo · Published 1960About this map
Bakersfield serves as the central hub of this mid-century landscape, situated where the Kern River meets a complex network of agricultural irrigation and rail infrastructure. To the north and west, the vast basin floor is defined by the ephemeral footprints of Tulare Lake and Buena Vista Lake, surrounded by drainage features like the Kern Island Canal and Homeland Canal. This era shows a heavily managed valley floor with established agricultural towns like Delano, Wasco, and Shafter flanking the Southern Pacific Railroad.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1960
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions32.1 x 23.8 inches
Editions of this 1960 Bakersfield Map
2 editions found
Historical Maps of Bakersfield Through Time
6 maps found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain