2011 Map of West Side

About this map

West Side and the West Side Post Office serve as the primary human touchpoints in this transition from the high desert plains of Lake County to the expansive waters of Goose Lake. The landscape is defined by the hydrologic network feeding into the lake, characterized by numerous drainages such as Antelope Creek, Thomas Creek, and Cottonwood Creek that cross the northern sections. Below the developed crossroads, the terrain gives way to complex wetlands and seasonal waterways including Cheney Slough, Drews Creek Slough, and Barnes Slough. Local road networks like Sipp-Garrett Rd and Fenimore Garrett Rd reflect long-standing family associations with the land. The map illustrates the stark contrast between the surveyed road grid of the settlement and the organic, meandering paths of Mill Creek and Dry Creek as they approach the shoreline.