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1958 Map of Lakeport

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Lakeport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Lakeport sits prominently on the western shore of Clear Lake, serving as a hub for the agricultural and recreational landscape of Lake County during the late 1950s. The map reveals a complex social geography through several tribal lands, including the Upper Lake (Pomo) Rancheria, Robinson Rancheria, and Scotts Valley Rancheria. A significant local landmark, the Bloody Island Massacre Historical Marker, stands near the confluence of Middle Creek and Clover Creek Valley north of the lake.

The northern reaches are dominated by the Mendocino National Forest and diverse terrain such as Dave Phelps Ridge and Twin Valley. Settlement patterns follow the valley floors, with the towns of Upper Lake, Nice, and Lucerne lining the northern waterfront. Rural community life is anchored by locations like Glen Eden Sch, Saratoga Springs, and the Grange Hall in Finley, illustrating the era's balance of timber, farming, and early lakeside tourism.