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1959 Map of Kelseyville

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Kelseyville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Kelseyville sits at the foot of the Mayacmas Mountains, where the valley floor transitions into the volcanic heights of Buckingham Peak and Wright Peak. This 1959 survey, updated with 1975 revisions, documents the agricultural and civic layout of Big Valley before extensive modern development. The community is anchored by the High School and several nearby landmarks, including a Historical Marker along Kelsey Creek.

South of the main settlement, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as the landscape climbs toward Benson Ridge and Camel Back Ridge. This area is dotted with remote features such as Mountain School, the Kelsey-Cobb Fire Station, and the Bell Mine. The presence of numerous water sources, such as Carlsbad Spring and Boggs Lake, suggests a landscape defined by its hydrology and traditional land use. Rural roads like Bottle Rock Road and Lower Lake Road connect these outlying homesteads and peaks to the valley center.