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Taft.

Its Census reference point is in South Valley Alluvium, within Central California Valley. South Taft lies about 1.9 miles west of Taft by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Taft, California
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Taft, California · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Taft, California from above

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THE SETTINGSouth Valley Alluvium
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYKern County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Taft on the map

THE TAFT LAND BRIEF

Land in the
South Valley Alluvium setting.

Taft city has 15.3 square miles of land in Kern County. Its Census reference point is in South Valley Alluvium, within Central California Valley.

The Sacramento and San Joaquin river systems occupy broad sediment-filled basins, with fans and terraces toward the valley margins. These nearly level landscapes contrast with California's surrounding hills and mountains.

Regional context: Central California Valley ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Taft and Kern County

Taft is associated with Kern County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Kern County

Taft by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Taft, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points lower than the 0.4% recorded for Kern County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Taft city has 14.2 times the land area of nearby South Taft CDP (1.08 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Taft land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Taft

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Taft. Check the Kern County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the South Valley Alluvium setting

South Valley Alluvium belongs to Central California Valley. Is the parcel in a valley basin, an alluvial fan or a terrace, and what existing drainage and water-service records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond South Taft

South Taft is 1.9 miles west of the Taft reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Taft resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON TAFT

USGS National Map

Begin at 35.1267° N, 119.4242° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Taft ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Taft

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Taft ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Kern

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Kern ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Taft data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

South Valley Alluvium

Explore the agency mapping behind the Central California Valley context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional California landowner resources

California State Geoportal

Official state geospatial datasets for land, water, boundaries, and environmental research.

California fire-hazard maps

State Fire Marshal information and map access for current Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Taft.

South Taft lies about 1.9 miles west of Taft by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Taft in context

NSEWSouth Taft · 1.9 miles1Taft Heights · 2.7 miles2Ford City · 3.3 miles3Maricopa · 5.3 miles4Valley Acres · 5.7 miles5Dustin Acres · 6.8 miles6OUTER RING: 6.8 MILES
  1. 1
    South Taft1.9 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Taft Heights2.7 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Ford City3.3 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Maricopa5.3 mi · city
  5. 5
    Valley Acres5.7 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Dustin Acres6.8 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within California; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Taft
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Taft?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Kern County. Taft’s 15.3 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Taft property in South Valley Alluvium?+

No. South Valley Alluvium is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Taft boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use South Taft as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.9 miles west of Taft’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Taft?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Taft.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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