Huntington Lake California Will O the Wisp General Store Post Office 1954 Real Photo Postcard

Huntington Lake, located at over 7,000 feet elevation in California's Sierra Nevada, was primarily developed in the early 20th century for hydroelectric power generation by Southern California Edison. Its creation led to the gradual establishment of a small mountain community and, by the mid-20th century, a popular recreational destination. Establishments like the Will O' The Wisp general store and the Huntington Lake Lodge & Gift Shop, which housed the local Post Office, were integral to serving both the growing number of tourists and permanent residents.