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1965 Map of Humphreys Station

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Humphreys Station
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Humphreys Station sits at the center of this 1960s landscape, serving as a focal point for a region defined by ranching and small-scale mining. The terrain is marked by a network of steep ridges and valleys, including Watts Valley and Burrough Valley, where numerous seasonal drainages like Dry Creek and Fancher Creek descend from high points such as Keys Mountain.

Evidence of historical prospecting is scattered throughout the hills, most notably at the Copper King Mine and Jack Thorn Mine. The presence of the Blasingame Fire Control Sta and a solitary Grave near the station reflect the isolated nature of this rural Fresno County territory. A complex system of jeep trails suggests a landscape transitioning from traditional land use to more contemporary recreational or utility access, while the naming of Sales Creek and Wildcat Mountain preserves the local nomenclature of early settlers and ranchers.