KERN COUNTY URANIUM HOT SPOTS
Bakersfield, California: Earl M. Price & Co., 1955. Radioactivity anomaly map of a portion of Kern County, California, released March 15, 1955 by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Uranium was discovered in 1954 along the Kern River, about 30 miles (50 km) northeast of Bakersfield. Two mines, the Kergon and the Miracle, produced 189 tons of ore, though the concentration was very low. The folding map measures 21 1/2" x 17" and is tipped into printed green paper wrappers (4" x 9 5/8"), with some oxidation form the glue to one panel. The ink stamp of Orser's Uranium of Modesto, California appears on the front panel. Some minor soiling and edgewear; otherwise very good. Scarce, OCLC locates no holdings. Item #77071
Price: $50.00