Map of Weedpatch CDP

Weedpatch (formerly Weed Patch and Alexander’s Corner) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. Weedpatch is 10 miles (16 km) south-southeast of Bakersfield. It is considered to be one of the poorest areas in Kern County. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 2,658.

Weedpatch CDP overview:
Name:	Weedpatch CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	California
County:	Kern County
Elevation:	387 ft (118 m)
Total Area:	3.561 sq mi (9.223 km²)
Land Area:	3.557 sq mi (9.213 km²)
Water Area:	0.004 sq mi (0.010 km²) 0.11%
Total Population:	2,658
Population Density:	750/sq mi (290/km²)
ZIP code:	93241
Area code:	661
FIPS code:	0683863

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History

Although the name “Weed Patch” was applied to the site as early as 1874, the community began only in 1922. The town was also named “Alexander’s Corner” in honor of Cal Alexander, a resident.

Weedpatch is the site of the Arvin Federal Government Camp, known colloquially (and in the John Steinbeck novel The Grapes of Wrath) as “Weedpatch Camp”. This camp was a government rescue center for distressed migrant workers fleeing the Oklahoma Dust Bowl, during the Great Depression. The camp still aids migrant workers and is 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Weedpatch on Sunset just off Weedpatch Highway.

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Geography

The community, which lies at an elevation of 387 feet (118 m), is situated off State Route 184 (Weedpatch Highway) southeast of Bakersfield, south of Lamont and about 5 miles (8 km) south of State Route 58. It is at 35°14′17″N 118°54′54″W / 35.23806°N 118.91500°W / 35.23806; -118.91500. According to the United States Census Bureau, Weedpatch has an area of 3.6 square miles (9.3 km).