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1933 Map of Weed Patch
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1933 Map of Weed Patch

USGS Topo · Published 1933

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Agricultural development in Kern County is clearly defined in this 1930 survey, which highlights the intersection of gravity-fed irrigation and early motor infrastructure. The settlement at Weed Patch serves as a northern hub, connected by the Weed Patch Highway to the surrounding fields. The landscape is carved by an extensive water management network, including the Central Branch Kern Island Canal, the Adobe Canal, and the Kern Island Drain, which converted this portion of the San Joaquin Valley into productive farmland. Toward the south, the New U S Highway 99 cuts across the corner near an Airway Beacon, signaling the era's advancing transportation technology. Local landmarks like the Vineland Sch and Teel Ranch provide specific touchpoints for genealogists tracing family footprints in the region's ranching and farming history.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1933
Date Published1933
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 19.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain