FOR SALE 82.68+- Acres of Walmart Anchored Development Land Wasco, California. It is situated in the north-western part of Kern County and is 24 miles northwest of county seat, Bakersfield. Wasco is comprised of a total area of 9.4 square miles at the intersection of California State Routes 43, which runs north–south, and 46, which runs east–west. One of Wasco’s major economic activities is its agriculture, specifically the growing of roses. 55% of all roses grown in the United States are grown in or around Wasco. In addition to agriculture, New Construction single family developments ,oil and gas extraction is a significant part of the local economy. The large Semitropic Oil Field is along State Route 46 about 7 miles west of town. Formerly a gas field, the region now mainly produces oil. Vintage Production, an arm of Occidental Petroleum.