1953 Map of Shaver Lake

About this map

The San Joaquin River carves a deep canyon through this Sierra Nevada landscape, serving as the county line between Madera and Fresno. In the early 1950s, the region's hydroelectric infrastructure was well-established, as evidenced by a series of powerhouses including Powerhouse 3 and Powerhouse 4 situated along the river's bend. The map illustrates a transitional period for local industry, where the Old Railroad Grade and historic sites like Old Bretz Mill sit alongside newer developments like Shaver Lake Heights.