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2012 Map of Oil Center

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Oil Center
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Kern River Oil Field and its neighboring petroleum deposits dominate the landscape northeast of the city, illustrating the industrial character of this region in the early twenty-first century. Dense clusters of well sites and access roads spread across the terrain near Oil Center and Oil City, reflecting over a century of continuous production in one of the most prolific oil-producing areas in the country. The topography is further defined by landmarks like Round Mountain and Ant Hill, which rise above the surrounding plains and active fields such as the Sharktooth Oil Field.

Transitioning from industrial to urban space, the map shows the expansion of residential and educational centers. Bakersfield College sits prominently near the bluffs overlooking the Kern River, which flows through the heart of the district alongside the East Side Canal. Local history is preserved in sites like Gordons Ferry and Treadwell, while the modern community is anchored by significant features such as the Mesa Marin Raceway and Green Lawn Memorial Park.