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2015 Map of Oil Center

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Oil Center
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Bakersfield and its surrounding petroleum landscapes are documented in this detailed 2015 study, revealing the dense urban-industrial grid of East Bakersfield and the Central Valley. The map highlights the significant infrastructure of the region's energy history, including named industrial hubs like Oil Center, Oil City, and Maltha. These settlements are situated amidst a complex terrain of gulches and hills, such as Sacramento Gulch and Ant Hill.

Beyond the oil fields, the map captures the community and recreational heart of the area. The Kern River flows through the center of the sheet, feeding Hart Park Lake and the E Side Canal. Prominent local institutions like Bakersfield College are visible alongside major cemeteries such as Green Lawn Memorial Park and Hillcrest Memorial Park Cem, providing essential landmarks for local history and genealogical research.