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1953 Map of Huntington Lake

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Huntington Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Huntington Lake and the high Sierra backcountry of Fresno County are shown here as they appeared in the early 1950s. The landscape is defined by a dense network of mountain trails and glacial lakes, including First Dinkey Lake, Island Lake, and Swamp Lake. This era highlights the area's mid-century role as a center for both recreation and timber, evidenced by several specialized settlements like the Pine Logging Camp, Byles Jamison Camp, and Bretz Mill.

The southern portion of the map transitions into the Sierra National Forest, where the Dinkey Creek Ranger Station and various summer camps such as Camp Oljato and the Boy Scout Camp reflect the seasonal activity of the period. Industrial presence is noted near Big Creek and the Gaging Station, supporting the hydroelectric and water management infrastructure characteristic of the San Joaquin River watershed.