Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)'s photos with the keyword: Kern

A surprisingly industrial facility sitting in an area that was largely fields and open spaces. Though it did not appear to be near an oil field, Google maps suggests that the facility is owned by Baker-Hughes, an oilfield service company.

Kern oil fields at sunset. (Location is approximate).

Kern oil fields at sunset. Among very modern equipment, this device seems to date back to the early days of exploration.