1958 Map of Upper Lake

About this map

Upper Lake (Pomo) Rancheria and Robinson Rancheria are central landmarks in this valley landscape, where agriculture and early settlements meet the foothills of the Mendocino National Forest. The map documents a complex water system dominated by Tule Lake and Rodman Slough, with areas noted as subject to occasional inundation. Significant historical sites are clearly marked, including the Bloody Island Massacre Historical Marker on Bloody Island, which provides crucial context for the regional history of the 19th century. Along the western edge, the community of Witter Springs and the resort at Saratoga Springs highlight the importance of the area's natural mineral waters. High-elevation points like Hunter Point Lookout on Middle Mountain overlook a network of jeep trails and firebreaks, reflecting the forest management and fire suppression efforts of the late 1950s.