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1938 Map of Lakeport

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Lakeport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

Clear Lake dominates this 1930s topographic survey, revealing a landscape of established shoreline resorts and small agricultural valleys. The western shore is anchored by Lakeport, where the Ukiah-Lakeport Highway connects the county seat to the interior. Moving north and east, the map traces a string of lakeside developments including Laurel Beach, Nice, and Lucerne, reflecting the era's growing recreational economy.

Away from the water, the terrain rises into the Mendocino National Forest and the Bartlett Mountains, where fire lookouts like Pinnacle Rock Lookout and High Glade Lookout stand watch over the timber. Local history is deeply embedded in the valley floors, evidenced by rural social centers like Mission Rancheria and several country schools, including Blue Lake Sch and Liberty Sch. The drainage patterns of Middle Creek and Clover Creek define the primary settlement corridors of Elk Valley and Clover Valley.