2018 Map of Tupman

About this map

Tupman stands at the intersection of a complex water management network and the northern slopes of the Elk Hills in the southern Central Valley. This landscape is defined by the massive Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct and the historical course of the Kern River, alongside an intricate system of irrigation channels including the James and Dixon Canal and the Cross Valley Canal. The map reveals the contrast between the highly engineered agricultural grid and the natural contours of the hills to the southwest. To the northeast, the outskirts of Bakersfield begin to emerge, while natural features like Goose Lake Slough remain visible amidst the intensive land use. Local landmarks such as Stockdale Hwy and the residential layout around Hazelwood Ct provide a detailed view of the rural and suburban transition in Kern County during the late 2010s.