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1957 Map of Frazier Valley

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Frazier Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Frazier Valley is defined by a complex network of water management and varied topography in the mid-1950s. The landscape transitions from the jagged elevations of Oat Canyon and the Rocky Hills to the fertile drainage basins of Lewis Creek and Frazier Creek. Water control is central to the area's development, evidenced by numerous reservoirs, ditches, and localized features like the Water Tank and Oil Tank. Small-scale industrial activity appears near the valley floor, including a Gravel Pit and several mineral prospects along the western slopes.

Spanish Camp serves as a lone named settlement marker amidst the rugged hills, while the local Cemetery and the path of the Frazier Highway indicate established community roots. The terrain is crisscrossed by a Jeep Trail, providing access to high-altitude landmarks such as VABM 2308 Campbell. This survey captures the region just as it was being meticulously documented for the State of California's water resource planning under Director Harvey O. Banks.