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1998 Map of Lake Berryessa

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Lake Berryessa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Lake Berryessa dominates this landscape, its expansive waters filling the valley where the town of Monticello once stood. This late 1990s representation highlights the recreation-driven economy that followed the flooding of the Berryessa Valley, featuring numerous lakeside destinations such as the Lake Berryessa Marina Resort and the Steele Park Resort. Remnants of the area's older history persist at the Monticello Cem and scattered rural features like Gunn Ranch, while the rugged eastern terrain is defined by steep formations like Rocky Ridge and Gosling Ridge.

The map details the infrastructure of the Putah Creek Recreation Area, illustrating how the shoreline is divided into distinct resort communities and residential pockets. From the housing at Berryessa Highlands to the public facilities at the Lake Berryessa Park Hdqrs, the layout reflects a carefully managed reservoir landscape. The rugged eastern canyons, including Portuguese Canyon and Apple Tree Canyon, provide a stark contrast to the developed western shoreline near Spanish Flat.