2004 Map of Fitzwater Point

About this map

Fremont National Forest dominates the high ground of this Lake County landscape, where the rugged topography drops from the heights of Fitzwater Point down into the irrigated ranch lands of the Goose Lake Valley. The eastern half of the map reveals an intricate network of water management features, including the North Canal, South Canal, and the Ashcraft Flume, which redirect water from Drews Creek to support various operations. This hydraulic system connects several named family properties such as Renner Ranch, Friday Ranch, and Becraft Ranch. Historically significant sites are tucked into the drainages, such as the Miners Cabin Spring and the West Side Cemetery located near the northern boundary. The transition from the timbered slopes of the national forest to the open flats near Goose Lake illustrates the mid-century agricultural dependency on seasonal runoff captured by the Drews Reservoir.