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1930 Map of Weed Patch
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1930 Map of Weed Patch

USGS Topo · Published 1930

About this map

Agricultural development in the southern San Joaquin Valley is heavily defined by the intricate water management systems of the Kern Island Canal and the Central Branch Adobe Canal. In 1930, the settlement of Weed Patch serves as a local hub, situated where the Southern Pacific Railroad meets the Weed Patch Highway. The map reveals a landscape undergoing transformation into structured farm plots, supported by infrastructure like the Vineland Sch and the extensive Edison Transmission Line. Further south, the Airways Beacon near the Golden State Highway highlights the era's emerging air travel corridors. Family-held land such as the Teel Ranch sits alongside larger regional projects like the Kern Island Drain, illustrating the coordinated effort to reclaim and irrigate this portion of Kern County for intensive farming.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1930
Date Published1930
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.8 x 21.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain