1977 Map of Clearlake Oaks

About this map

The shoreline of Clear Lake anchors this 1977 orthophotoquad, revealing the late-seventies landscape of Lake County. Visible development centers on Clearlake Oaks, where a distinctive pattern of canal-front housing extends into the water, and Glenhaven to the west. This aerial imagery provides a direct look at the mid-century expansion of lakeside communities before more modern infill occurred. Inland, the terrain transitions sharply from the developed water edge to the agricultural and open spaces of Long Valley. The map also details the natural profile of Stubbs Island, offering researchers a clear view of the topographical relationship between the lake and the surrounding ridges during this era of California's rural growth.