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1995 Map of Frazier Mountain

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Frazier Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The San Andreas Rift Zone creates a striking linear depression across this mid-1990s landscape, separating the San Emigdio Mountains from the heights of Frazier Mountain. This era shows the developed corridor along the Kern, Ventura, and Los Angeles county lines, where small mountain communities like Frazier Park and Lake of the Woods are established within the Los Padres National Forest. The map documents the intersection of geology and human history, notably at Tejon Pass, where the roadway climbs through the rugged boundary of the Castac Grant.

Resource extraction and ranching history are evident through features such as the Black Bob Mine, Gold Dust Mine, and family operations like the Maxey Ranch. Near the northern edge, Fort Tejon State Historic Park preserves the 19th-century military outpost, while the contemporary Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area dominates the southeastern quadrant, illustrating the region's shift toward public recreation and preservation.