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1965 Map of North Fork

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of North Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

North Fork stands as a focal point in this 1960s study of the Sierra Nevada foothills, where the confluence of North Fork Willow Creek and local infrastructure reveals a landscape shaped by water and timber. The presence of the Ranger Sta and numerous Radio Towers indicates the area's importance for regional management and communication within the Sierra National Forest. The map details a complex water system, featuring the Willow Aqueduct and Flume lines that channel water toward Kerckhoff Lake and the Kerckhoff Dam along the Joaquin River.

Local history and industry are etched into the terrain at Titcomb Flat and Ironton Flats, while the Fresno Banner Mine and various Prospects point to a legacy of mineral exploration. Genealogists may find value in the locations of North Fork Cemetery, Walker Cem, and the Church Ranch. The geography is defined by prominent peaks like Smiley Mtn and Mountain View Peak, alongside named flats and tables such as Kennedy Table and Bug Table, reflecting the varied elevations of the Madera and Fresno county border.