Maricopa in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Wooden Pacific Pumping Unit
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 15, 2025
1. Wooden Pacific Pumping Unit Marker
This Wooden Pacific Pumping unit was used during WWII because of the iron shortage.
Donated by Fred & Barbara Holmes
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 35° 3.76′ N, 119° 24.109′ W. Marker is in Maricopa, California, in Kern County. It is on California Street 0.3 miles north of California Route 166, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 395 California St, Maricopa CA 93252, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley, specifically in the Central Valley, and in the Sierra Nevada. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Maricopa's Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Lakeview Gusher #1 (approx. 2 miles away); Lakeview Gusher No.1 (approx. 2 miles away); Midway Sunset Oilfield (approx. 5½ miles away); West Kern Oil Museum (approx. 5½ miles away); Gardner Field (approx. 5.6 miles away); Midway Cemetery - 25 Hill (approx. 5.8 miles away); Duplex Pump (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maricopa.
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Photographed by Craig Baker, October 15, 2025
2. Wooden Pacific Pumping Unit & Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 15, 2025
3. Wooden Pacific Pumping Unit
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 15, 2025
4. Wooden Pacific Pumping Unit
In Maricopa Memorial Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 16, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
