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1973 Map of Bachelor Mtn

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Bachelor Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Skinner Reservoir dominates the central landscape of this 1973 revision, marking a significant period of water infrastructure development in Riverside County. The San Diego Aqueduct cuts across the western terrain, underscoring the region's reliance on managed water systems to support its growing agricultural and residential needs. While the reservoir represents modern engineering, older markers of the rural community remain, such as the Alamos Sch and the Hyatt Sch (Aban'd), reflecting the shifting population centers of the mid-20th century.

The topography is defined by prominent peaks like Bachelor Mtn and Black Mtn, overlooking broad valleys and winding drainages. Historic land divisions are noted by the Grant Boundary, while natural features like Santa Gertrudis Creek and Tucalota Creek flow through Auld Valley and Pauba Valley. The map also details local landmarks such as Skunk Hollow and Buck Mesa, alongside scattered windmills and early infrastructure like Long Valley Road.