2015 Map of Shaver Lake

About this map

Shaver Lake dominates the northern reaches of this Sierra Nevada landscape, a high-altitude reservoir surrounded by 21st-century resort settlements and historic timber sites. The map documents the legacy of the local lumber industry through the presence of Mathews Mill and Old Bretz Mill, indicating the long-term economic transitions of this portion of the Sierra National Forest. Moving south from the shoreline communities of Shaver Lake Heights and Dora Belle, the terrain drops toward Pineridge and the drainage of Jose Cr. Local transit is defined by winding mountain routes like Bretz Mill Rd and Big Creek Rd, which connect remote outposts such as Ockenden and Sierra Nevada. The southern portion of the sheet transitions into deep drainages and ridges, including Blue Canyon and Soaproot Flat, illustrating the varied topography of Fresno County.