1955 Map of Weed Patch

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Agricultural development and managed wetlands define this section of the San Joaquin Valley, where the Arvin Farm Labor Supply Center stands as a significant landmark of the region's labor history. The landscape is a network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, including the Kern Island Canal and the New Rim Ditch, which redirect water across the former Kern Lake Bed. This 1955 survey reveals a specialized economy, with numerous private hunting grounds such as the Dust Bowl Duck Club, Spoon Bill Duck Club, and Webfoot Duck Club clustered around Lake Paulina. The transition from rural ranching at Greenfield Ranch to the growing community of Lamont is visible, along with local social anchors like the Sunset School and a Drive-in Theatre north of Weed Patch.