1930 Map of Wasco

About this map

The irrigated plains of the San Joaquin Valley come into sharp focus here, showing the agricultural expansion of central Kern County before the mid-century population boom. At the heart of this landscape is the organized grid of Wasco, which sits alongside the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line. The map captures a moment when local infrastructure was heavily dictated by water access and rail transit, visible in the winding path of the Calloway Canal as it cuts across the section lines.