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1992 Map of Weed Patch

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Weed Patch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Agricultural development and water management systems dominate this part of the San Joaquin Valley, where the settlements of Weed Patch and Lamont sit within a grid of orchards and fields. The map documents an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure essential to the region's productivity, including the Kern Island Drain, the Central Branch Kern Island Canal, and the East Side Canal. These man-made waterways contrast with the natural depression of the Kern Lake Bed in the southwest, a remnant of the historic hydrology before large-scale diversion.

Transportation and utility corridors are clearly defined by the Weed Patch Highway and numerous pipelines that cross the landscape. Notable landmarks such as the Landing Strip, an Airway Beacon, and a designated Test Site suggest a mix of local aviation and industrial activity. The map also delineates the Corporate Boundary of the nearby towns, providing a precise look at local land use during the early 1990s.