1957 Map of Lake Hughes, 1959 Print
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1957 Map of Lake Hughes

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The San Andreas Fault Zone dramatically bisects this landscape, creating the linear valley that holds Elizabeth Lake and Hughes Lake. In the late 1950s, this portion of the Angeles National Forest shows a mix of rural ranching and early community development. High on Portal Ridge, landmarks like the Sky Haven Ranch and Munz Ranch define the upland economy, while the Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes School serves the gathered settlements below. This map is a rare record of the area's mid-century infrastructure, featuring the sprawling Aqueduct system and the Fairmont Reservoir with its prominent Intake Tower. Cultural details such as the Shoe Castle near Indian Spring and the presence of Petroglyphs indicate a deep history of both whimsical roadside architecture and ancient native presence in the northern reaches of Los Angeles County.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.97 x 26.95 inches

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