2021 Map of Weed Patch

About this map

Central Valley agriculture and aviation define this portion of the southern San Joaquin Valley, south of Bakersfield. The landscape is dominated by a precise grid of rural roads and water management infrastructure, including the E Side Canal and the Kern Island Drain, which support the intensive cultivation of the region. The map captures the small community of Weedpatch and the residential area of El Adobe, illustrating the dispersed nature of local settlements. To the south, the vast Kern Lake Bed remains a prominent topographical feature, now crisscrossed by roads like Herring Rd and Teale Rd. The presence of private airfields, specifically Paradise Lakes Airport and Creekside Airport, highlights the intersection of private land use and regional transportation needs in this industrial agricultural corridor.