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1977 Map of Springville

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Springville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Springville sits at the confluence of mountain waters and valley life, shown here in a 1977 update of 1950s field data. The settlement of Springville serves as the focal point, featuring a Soda Spring, a local Race Track, and the Middle Fork Tule River. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the residential clusters near Pleasant Valley to the steep, protected slopes of the Sequoia National Forest. Notable peaks like Hatchet Peak and Lumreau Mtn. loom over the river forks, while infrastructure like a Landing Strip and a Powerhouse north of town indicate the area's development for utility and light aviation.

Water management is central to the terrain, evidenced by numerous ditches and reservoirs such as Blue Ridge Reservoir and Pleasant Valley Reservoir. To the north, the small community of Milo rests along the North Fork Tule River, connected by the winding Balch Park Road. This survey captures the rural character of Tulare County before modern expansion, highlighting the intersection of mountain resources and valley agriculture.