2018 Map of Oil Center

About this map

The Kern River flows through this northeastern section of Bakersfield, carving a distinct valley between the industrial oil fields and the expanding urban residential grid. This 2018 survey illustrates the complex land use of the region, where legacy petroleum hubs like Oil Center, Oil City, and Maltha sit just north of the city’s academic and civic core. The map highlights the sprawling campus of Bakersfield College and the large landscaped grounds of Greenlawn Memorial Park and Hillcrest Memorial Park Cem. North of the river, the terrain rises into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, marked by landmarks such as Ant Hill and Round Mtn. This landscape is defined by the coexistence of energy production and recreation, with Hart Park and its Hart Park Lake providing a significant riparian open space along the Alfred Harrell Hwy.