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1912 Map of Buena Vista Lake, 1939 Print
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1912 Map of Buena Vista Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1939

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The Bakersfield vicinity at the southern edge of the San Joaquin Valley reveals a landscape shaped by massive water management projects and early oil exploration. Centered on the broad Buena Vista Lake and the dry Kern Lake Bed, the terrain is crisscrossed by an intricate network of irrigation works including the Calloway Canal, Pioneer Canal, and Stine Canal. These engineering feats reflect the transition of the arid basin into a productive agricultural region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1912
Date Published1939
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 19.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain