1980s Maps of Modoc County, California

1. 1980 Map of Big Hat Mtn

   

   1980 Big Hat Mtn

   1980 Print · USGS

   The high desert of Washoe County and the California border are captured here during the 1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by ranching and volcanic geology. Researchers can trace remote livestock outposts like Long Ranch and topographic landmarks such as The Craters and Big Hat Mountain.

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4. 1980 Map of Pegleg Canyon

   

   1980 Pegleg Canyon

   1980 Print · USGS

   The California-Nevada borderlands are captured in the early eighties as a landscape of remote ranching and rugged desert hydrology. Trace early water rights and land use at the Murphy Ranch, Pegleg Reservoir, and a geothermal Spring (Hot).

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7. 1981 Map of High Rock Canyon

   

   1981 High Rock Canyon

   1981 Print · USGS

   Northwestern Nevada at the dawn of the eighties remains a landscape of remote outposts and dramatic geological shifts. Genealogists and historians can trace the sites of Leadville, isolated features like Powers Well, and the vast boundaries of the Black Rock Desert.

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10. 1983 Map of Cedarville

    

    1983 Cedarville

    1983 Print · USGS

    Northeastern California at the turn of the 1980s reveals a landscape of high-altitude basins and remote mountain ranges. Researchers can trace historic mining operations at Yellow Jacket Mines, locate the XL Ranch Indian Reservation, and follow the Southern Pacific line through Willow Ranch.

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13. 1983 Map of Alturas

    

    1983 Alturas

    1983 Print · USGS

    Northeastern California during the early 1980s reveals a high-desert landscape shaped by volcanic plateaus and the massive Warner Mountains. Researchers can trace the rail corridor of the Southern Pacific and locate small ranching communities like Likely, Madeline, and McArthur along the Pit River.

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16. 1984 Map of McArthur

    

    1984 McArthur

    1984 Print · USGS

    The northern California high country near McArthur is captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of volcanic peaks and river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail connections at Nubieber and Bieber, or locate family sites near Pittville and Glenburn.

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19. 1984 Map of Tulelake, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Tulelake

    1985 Print · USGS

    The high desert and volcanic basins of the California-Oregon border are captured here in the mid-eighties. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Southern Pacific railroad through settlements like Stronghold, Newell, and the sprawling Lava Beds National Monument.

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22. 1987 Map of Vya

    

    1987 Vya

    1987 Print · USGS

    The high-desert tri-state border region of Nevada, Oregon, and California is captured here in the late 1980s. Researchers can trace remote desert outposts like Vya, the Virgin Mine, and the unique hydrologic features of Massacre Lake and Hanging Rock Canyon.

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25. 1988 Map of Kephart

    

    1988 Kephart

    1988 Print · USGS

    The high desert of northeastern California is captured here in the late eighties, documenting the remote crossroads of the Modoc National Forest. Researchers can trace the layout of the Long Bell State Game Refuge and locate isolated water sources like Quaking Aspen Spring and Little Quaking Aspen Spring.

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28. 1988 Map of Tulelake

    

    1988 Tulelake

    1988 Print · USGS

    Tulelake and the reclaimed wetlands of the Klamath Basin are captured in the late eighties as a highly organized agricultural and wildlife corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-side community of Tuber, the airfield, and the boundaries of the League of Nations National Wildlife Refuge.

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31. 1988 Map of The Panhandle

    

    1988 The Panhandle

    1988 Print · USGS

    The volcanic terrain of Modoc County meets industrial agriculture in the late eighties as the basin's water is managed for conservation. Trace the intersection of Lava Beds National Monument and the grain industry at Hannchen Grain Elevator and Captain Jacks Stronghold.

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34. 1988 Map of Newell

    

    1988 Newell

    1988 Print · USGS

    The high-desert borderlands of Modoc County are captured here in the late eighties, showing the intersection of heavy reclamation and ranching. Genealogists and historians can locate family holdings like Old Elliot Ranch and Mike Faine Ranch near the Tulelake Airport.

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37. 1988 Map of Rimrock Lake

    

    1988 Rimrock Lake

    1988 Print · USGS

    Modoc County at the end of the eighties was a landscape of remote forest tracts and essential water points. Genealogists and historians can locate ranching landmarks like Horse Camp, Bob Young Flat, and the isolated Flukey Well.

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40. 1988 Map of Double Head Mtn

    

    1988 Double Head Mtn

    1988 Print · USGS

    Modoc County's volcanic high country and expansive waters are documented here in the late eighties. Researchers can trace the rugged boundaries of the Modoc National Forest and locate specific features like the Corral and Bird Island.

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43. 1988 Map of Knobcone Butte

    

    1988 Knobcone Butte

    1988 Print · USGS

    This high-desert forest landscape in northeastern California shows the region's mid-century water and power infrastructure. Researchers can locate Browns Well (Site) and trace water sources like Hog Lake and Spaulding Reservoir among the volcanic ridges.

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46. 1988 Map of Caldwell Butte

    

    1988 Caldwell Butte

    1988 Print · USGS

    The volcanic landscape of the Siskiyou and Modoc borderlands is revealed in this late-century survey of the Lava Beds. Local historians can trace indigenous defensive sites at the Indian Fortifications and explore subterranean landmarks like Captain Jacks Ice Cave.

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49. 1988 Map of Pinnacle Lake

    

    1988 Pinnacle Lake

    1988 Print · USGS

    The Modoc plateau in the late 1980s reveals a specialized landscape of conservation and water storage. Researchers can trace the protected boundaries of the Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge and locate remote water sources like Pinnacle Lake and Red Lake.

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52. 1988 Map of Perez

    

    1988 Perez

    1988 Print · USGS

    The Modoc plateau in the late eighties reveals a landscape of volcanic features and railroad history within the Modoc National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific line to settlements like Perez and Tionesta or locate the Battle of the Lake 1873 site.

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55. 1988 Map of Copic

    

    1988 Copic

    1988 Print · USGS

    Northeastern California's high desert and marshlands are documented here during the late 1980s, centered on the historic Copic area. Local historians can locate specific conflict markers like the Battle of Lands Ranch (Site) or trace family-named landmarks including Harvey Jones Butte and Stone Island.

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58. 1988 Map of West of Kephart

    

    1988 West of Kephart

    1988 Print · USGS

    In the late twentieth century, this volcanic high-country survey captures the industrial and natural borders of the Siskiyou and Modoc line. Researchers can trace the layout of Old Camp One and locate specialized sites like the Pumice Mine.

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61. 1988 Map of Carr Butte

    

    1988 Carr Butte

    1988 Print · USGS

    The California-Oregon borderlands in the late 1980s reveal a high-desert landscape centered on the Clear Lake Reservoir. Local historians and researchers can trace the rugged topography of Modoc National Forest through features like Hopeless Pass, Fiddlers Green, and Walter Flat.

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64. 1988 Map of Sagebrush Butte

    

    1988 Sagebrush Butte

    1988 Print · USGS

    The high-desert border of California and Oregon is captured in the late eighties, featuring the intersection of major wildlife and forest reserves. Genealogists and historians can trace boundary lines and water rights through features like Clear Lake Reservoir, Sagebrush Butte, and Willow Valley Reservoir.

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67. 1988 Map of Spaulding Butte

    

    1988 Spaulding Butte

    1988 Print · USGS

    In the high-country of Northeastern California during the late eighties, this map shows a landscape of volcanic buttes and critical water management. Trace features like Damons Cave, the Quarantine Station, and several reservoirs including Whitney and Henski.

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70. 1988 Map of Lone Pine Butte

    

    1988 Lone Pine Butte

    1988 Print · USGS

    The Modoc National Forest landscape appears in the late eighties as a land of vital water management and high-country landmarks. Researchers can trace the placement of water sources like Davis Spring, Badger Well, and Dalton Reservoir across the terrain.

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