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1958 Map of Bouquet Reservoir

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Bouquet Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Bouquet Reservoir and the Fairmont Reservoir dominate the hydrology of this high desert and mountain landscape during the late 1950s. The map illustrates a critical period of water management and infrastructure development in Los Angeles County, featuring the Fairmont Reservoir Intake Tower and San Francisquito Powerhouse No 2. Along the San Andreas Fault zone, the natural sag ponds of Lake Hughes and Elizabeth Lake provide the backdrop for established mountain communities.

Genealogists and local historians will find numerous named family properties such as Eric Munz Ranch, Ritter Ranch, and the Annan Ranch. Educational hubs like the Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes School and Leona School serve the scattered valley settlements. The intersection of rural living and industrial heritage is evident in the presence of the Gray Eagle Mine and Silver King Mine, while the Petroglyphs label near Willow Springs points to much earlier human presence in the region.