1981 Map of Taft
USGS Topo · Published 1982About this map
The Naval Petroleum Reserve No 1 and Naval Petroleum Reserve No 2 dominate the center of this landscape, illustrating the critical role of energy extraction in the development of western Kern County. The map captures a complex industrial and natural geography where the arid Carrizo Plain meets the oil-rich Buena Vista Hills. The intricate infrastructure of the California Aqueduct and various sloughs like Jerry Slough underscore the massive water-management efforts required for both agriculture and settlement in the southern San Joaquin Valley.
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