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1991 Map of Frazier Mtn

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Frazier Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The San Andreas Rift Zone cuts directly through the heart of this landscape, creating a distinct linear valley that separates the Tecuya Ridge from Frazier Mountain. This geological fracture is the defining characteristic of the terrain, influencing the placement of settlements like Frazier Park and Lake of the Woods. In the northeast corner, the historic grounds of Old Fort Tejon and Fort Tejon State Historic Park sit near Tejon Pass, a critical mountain crossing that has dictated movement through the region for generations.

Resource extraction and recreation are mapped side-by-side, with the Black Bob Mine, Frazier Mine, and Gold Dust Mine scattered across the high country of the Los Padres National Forest. The presence of the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area and the Radio Facility Frazier atop the peak highlights the modern transition of these mountain summits from mining frontiers to specialized public use and communication hubs.