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1951 Map of Mouth of Kern
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1951 Map of Mouth of Kern

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The extraction landscape of Kern County is meticulously documented here, dominated by the industrial infrastructure of the Naval Petroleum Reserve No 1 and Naval Petroleum Reserve No 2. This mid-century survey illustrates an era when the Buena Vista Lake Bed was being heavily managed for irrigation, its natural hydrology transformed by an extensive system of levees and the Irrigation Ditch. The presence of the South Coles Levee Oil Field alongside the Kern River and Buena Vista Slough highlights the intersection of vital water resources and energy production. Local history researchers will find significant detail in the network of pipelines and facilities like the Richfield Oil Pumping Station, while the Approximate Old Shoreline labels provide a clear visual record of the valley's changing geography.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 27.1 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain