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2015 Map of Weed Patch

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Weed Patch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The community of Weed Patch and the southern reaches of Bakersfield anchor this 2015 survey of Kern County's agricultural heartland. This landscape is defined by its sophisticated water management systems, including the Central Br Kern Island Canal, the E Side Canal, and the Kern Island Drain, which transformed the arid basin into a productive valley. A significant portion of the southwestern quadrant is occupied by the dry Kern Lake Bed, a remnant of the region's historical hydrology before intensive irrigation and reclamation projects redirected the local flow.

Aviation and transportation infrastructure serve as modern markers across the gridded terrain. Local airfields such as Paradise Lakes Airport and Creekside Airport sit nestled between vast agricultural sections, while a network of named roads like Buena Vista Blvd and Bear Mountain Blvd facilitate the movement of goods and people. The map also traces the path of Tejon Creek as it enters the valley floor, providing a detailed look at the interface between natural drainage and human-engineered canals.