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1950 Map of Mouth of Kern, 1976 Print
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1950 Map of Mouth of Kern

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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The dry expanse of the Buena Vista Lake Bed dominates this portion of the San Joaquin Valley, where an extensive network of irrigation ditches and canals has reshaped the desert floor. Tracing the Approximate Old Shoreline reveals the historical reach of the lake before its waters were diverted for industrial and agricultural use. The landscape is defined by the extraction economy of the mid-20th century, with the rugged Elk Hills containing the Naval Petroleum Reserve No 1.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain