HISTORY

CATTLE RANCHING • GOLD MINING • HOMESTEADING

It is somewhat of a mystery as to how Lockwood Valley got its name, but the 1860 census report lists a Bernard Lockwood of New York as a miner in the Tejon District.

The Reyes family

The earliest references to the area are attributed to Rafael Reyes, as he and his sons drove their cattle through the valley to greener pastures in the 1850's. The area they chose was to the west of the present Lockwood Valley, in the Upper Cuyama Valley now known as the Ozena area. The creek going through their property is still known as Reyes Creek.

Martin Scheideck

Homesteading near the Reyes family was a German immigrant by the name of Martin Scheideck. He had traveled to the United States from Germany to avoid enlistment in the army, searching for a place that would remind him of southern Germany.

Scheideck constructed an adobe home and store with a wine cellar below. From the store he also ran a post office and was known to serve his hard cider to his postal customers, with a bucket of candy available for the children. He also became known as Judge Scheideck; an itinerate lawyer had left him a handsome set of law books that Scheideck read thoroughly and would therefore be called upon to settle disputes.

Mining Booms

There were several mining booms throughout the Lockwood area. One of the most notable was in 1886, when 40 to 50 miners were talked into taking up claims on Lockwood Creek, where the community of Lexington was founded. These mines didn't prove out and within two to three years the town was deserted. Little information has been found on the other two mining communities in this area (Griffin and Nordoff).

Borax Mines

The best known mining venture in Lockwood was found in borax. A gold prospector sent soil samples from the northeast end of the valley in for testing. The result was not gold; instead a high grade of borax, which had only a year before been found for the first time elsewhere in the United States.

Three borax mines were eventually built and they were reported to be the richest and most productive in the U.S. Eight to 14 mule teams hauled the valuable mineral to Lebec where the team was changed at a huge barn. The wagon trail then continued on to the railroads in Bakersfield or Mojave. The town of Stauffer developed at the base of the mines. After ten years of operation, the mines closed when greater sources of the mineral were found in Death Valley and the Calico Mountains.

By the twentieth century a number of homesteaders had settled in the valley and in 1925 two developments began, Lockwood Park and Lebec Forest. Cabin sites could be bought for two dollars down and two dollars a week for a total of fifty dollars.

SHOPPING & SERVICES

FRAZIER PARK • LEBEC • GORMAN • TEJON RANCH • PINE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

A few minutes east of Lockwood Valley, residents will find the down town shopping area of Frazier Park, fast-food and services in Lebec and Gorman, and a few minutes West is Pine Mountain Club Village with restaurants, a bakery, coffee house, day spa, gym, Pilate's studio, grocery and general store, gift shops and specialty stores, hair and nail salons, other personal and professional services.

Just 25 minutes north of Lockwood Valley, residents will find The Outlets at Tejon — one of California's newest brand outlet malls offering impressive savings of up to 65% at more than 40 designer and brand-name stores.

FRAZIER PARK

Downtown Frazier Park offers Lockwood Valley residents retail shopping, restaurants, markets, hardware store, gas, banking, pet store, postal services, pharmacy, and other essential personal and professional services.

• Retail Shops
• Restaurants
• Gas - Convenience Store
• Grocery Store
• Hardware Store
• Pharmacy
• Bank
• Pet Store
• Car Wash – Coin Operated
• Laundromat

LEBEC & GORMAN

Lebec and neighboring Gorman offer Lockwood Valley residents fast-food restaurants, shops, professional services, mini-markets, automotive services, healthcare, gas stations, and lodging.

Interstate I-5 runs through Lebec giving residents easy access to larger commerce centers located in Bakersfield and Valencia.

TEJON RANCH

The Outlets at Tejon is California's new brand in outlet shopping, offering impressive savings of up to 65% at more than 40 designer and brand-name stores.

From classic styles and the latest fashion trends, to must-have accessories and home goods, stake your claim on the brands you love at prices you can't imagine.

Hours

Monday – Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 800 p.m.

Some store hours may vary from center hours. Please contact the store you plan to visit for store hours and details. Holiday hours can be found on the Outlets at Tejon website.

Location

5701 Outlets at Tejon Pkwy, Tejon Ranch, CA 93203

Contact Us

(661) 858-2155

PINE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

Pine Mountain Village offers residents and visitors a wide variety of shops, businesses, and services conveniently located in the center of Pine Mountain Club.

You'll find restaurants, a bakery, coffee house & cafe, lodging, gym, Pilates studio, grocery and general store, various gift and art shops, post office, dentist office, self-service laundry, hair and nail salons, real estate offices, a gas station with fuel available 24/7, and a wonderful Village Gazebo where community events and music are held during the year.

AREA RECREATION

HUNGRY VALLEY • PYRAMID LAKE • LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST

HUNGRY VALLEY

Lockwood Valley residents also enjoy year-around access to the 19,000-acre Hungry Valley State SVRA Park with its 130 miles of scenic trails for motorcycles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV), dune buggies, and 4x4 recreation.

Hungry Valley crosses both the Angeles National Forest and Los Padres National Forest. The main entrance to Hungry Valley is located on Peace Valley Road in the city of Gorman.

PYRAMID LAKE

If you enjoy water sports, own a boat, or like to fish — Pyramid Lake is a few minutes south of Lebec on Interstate I-5.

Pyramid Lake offers camping, picnicking, boating, waterskiing, kayaking, and swimming. Fishing is a popular sport at Pyramid Lake, where you can catch fish such as large and small mouth striped bass, trout, catfish, blue gill, and crappie.

Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy living in the National Forest with over 1.7 million acres to explore and enjoy. Everything from endless scenic trails for hiking, biking, and off-road vehicles to streams, campsites, and cross-country skiing in winter are just minutes away.

Wildlife is abundant during the spring, summer, and into the fall months – California quail, mule deer, hawks, owls, jays, blue birds, cotton tail and jack rabbit are just part of the Frazier Park landscape.

REAL ESTATE

The Valley is home to approximately 250 residents. Properties range in size from 5 acres to 20-plus acres with properties over 50 acres occasionally appearing on the market. Existing homes in Lockwood Valley range in size from 2-3 bedroom residences to expansive custom built homes. Properties located at higher elevations and along the sides of the Valley border the National Forest. Lockwood Valley is part of the unincorporated area of Ventura County and is zoned for horses and livestock.

The main road in Lockwood Valley is paved and maintained by Ventura County while the majority of residential roads are graded and graveled. There are no home owner association fees or formal covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs). Electricity and telephone service is well developed in the Valley.

Living in Lockwood Valley comes with many advantages and water rights are one of them. Water in the valley flows from underground mountain springs and each property owner has the right to drill for water or own a share in a predrilled well, if available, with other property owners. You'll enjoy fresh spring water straight from the source without a monthly water bill, concern about industrial and pharmaceutical contaminates, or usage restrictions.

When one thinks of the California's old west, images of soaring pine covered mountains, rugged landscape and wide open grassy valleys often come to mind. Lockwood Valley offers a rare opportunity to live in one of the few unspoiled high country residential areas in Southern California protected by National Forest.

FOUR SEASONS

You'll enjoy a four season climate in Lockwood Valley with average temperatures ranging from 83° during the day to 59° at night in the summer and 60° during the day to 38° at night during in the winter months.

At an elevation of 5000 feet, Lockwood Valley occasionally receives light to medium snow fall during the winter months. Winter snow fall on the valley floor burns off quickly but remains much longer at the higher Mt. Pinos Summit elevations creating magnificent views of snow-capped mountains and some of the best cross-country skiing in the United States.

Average Temperatures

Spring:	65/48
Summer:	85/63
Fall:	70/55
Winter:	50/33

LOCKWOOD VALLEY MAP

PUBLIC SERVICES

Medical

Private Ambulance Service and Kern Medical Helicopter. One medical clinic located in Lebec — Clinica Sierra Vista - Frazier Mountain Community Health Center. Major medical centers are located in Valencia and Bakersfield.

Fire Department

Kern County Fire Department located in Lebec. Fire hydrants are located throughout the community. Los Padres National Forest Fire Service located just minutes away and lake water is available on Tejon Ranch for extraction.

Police

Kern County Sheriff's Department located in Frazier Park.

Schools

El Tejon School District. Elementary through High School in Frazier Park and Lebec. Pine Club Mountain Charter School. School bus service is provided by the school district.

Churches

There are many denominations in this area including Catholic and Christian Churches.

AIRPORTS

Meadows Field — Bakersfield (BFL)

Distance—70 miles. Nonstop flights to Denver, Guadalajara, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego and San Francisco and one-stop service to hundreds of domestic and international destinations. The new William M. Thomas Air Terminal at Meadows Field is now open.

Visit the Meadows Field Airport Website for more information.

Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Distance — 72 miles. Nonstop flights to destinations throughout the United States. Served by most major carriers. One stop service to hundreds of international destinations.

Visit the Bob Hope Airport Website for more information.

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Distance — 92 miles. Nonstop flights to cities all over the World.

Visit the Los Angeles Airport Website for more information.

AIRPORT MAP

Map shows Cuddy Valley in Relation to Airports.