Kern river power line from 1907 still in service

By Phil Fisch; posted January 16, 2026
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This could be one of the oldest power lines in the USA, connecting a hydroelectric station to Los Angeles. These towers exist all the way from Bakersfield to LA. Around Bakersfield, one circuit is in service, in LA, the line has 2 circuits. South of Bakersfield you also can find original towers of the 150/220 kV power line from 1914.

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