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1944 Map of Frazier Mountain

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Frazier Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Old Fort Tejon stands near the northeastern edge of this mid-century survey, anchoring a landscape where the high mountain passes of the Los Padres National Forest meet the early industrial infrastructure of Kern County. The terrain is marked by a legacy of resource extraction, from the Black Bob Mine in the north to the Frazier Mine situated high on the slopes of Frazier Mountain. This era captures the region's role in California's energy network, evidenced by the General Petroleum Corp Lebec Pumping Station and several transmission lines crossing near Tejon Pass.

Settlement patterns follow the narrow valley floors, with Frazier Park and Lake of the Woods established as primary hubs. Local life is further detailed through landmarks like the Fort Tejon School and the Frazier Mtn Lookout, which provided a critical vantage point over the Game Refuge. Private holdings like Lebec Oaks Ranch and Maxy Ranch illustrate the transition from traditional ranching to the more modern roadside economy of Chandlers.