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2018 Map of Taft

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Taft
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Taft and its surrounding communities sit at the edge of the San Joaquin Valley, defined by a landscape deeply shaped by the petroleum industry and geographic features like the Elk Hills and Buena Vista Hills. This 2018 survey shows the dense residential grids of Ford City, Taft Heights, and South Taft clustered near the local educational landmark, Taft College. The presence of Tank Farm Rd and Petroleum Club Rd suggests the enduring industrial character of the region.

Outside the main urban center, smaller settlements like Dustin Acres and Valley Acres are positioned near the intermittent courses of Buena Vista Creek and Broad Creek. The map records significant local infrastructure, including the Taft-Kern County Airport and the Westside District Cem, which serves as a vital point for genealogical research. The terrain descends from Spellacy Hill into the Midway Valley, illustrating the transition from upland oil-producing heights to the flat expanses of the valley floor.