1974 Map of Kelseyville

About this map

Kelseyville serves as the central hub of this Lake County landscape, captured in a 1970s orthophotograph that reveals the intricate patterns of agriculture and volcanic terrain. The aerial perspective distinguishes between the orderly rectangular plots of orchards or vineyards and the dense, shadowy ridges to the south. Along the northern edge, Buckingham Park sits near the base of the peninsula, showing early residential development patterns. The course of the Creek provides a natural corridor through the valley floor, highlighting the vital relationship between water and the local economy. Further south, the unique volcanic upland environment is punctuated by Boggs Lake, a rare high-elevation wetland. This survey provides a clear view of the land use transitions from organized valley farming to the wilder, wooded slopes of the interior mountains.