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1990 Map of Adin

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Adin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Adin serves as the central hub of this northern California landscape, situated where the high desert terrain of the Modoc National Forest meets the agricultural expanse of Big Valley. This 1990 edition reveals a community defined by its natural resources and public lands management, anchored by the Big Valley Ranger Station and surrounded by distinctive volcanic features like Brisco Butte. The map details the complex water systems essential to the region, from the natural flow of Ash Creek to the controlled waters of Myers Reservoir and several small check dams.

The transition between Modoc and Lassen counties is clearly marked, cutting through a mosaic of state-protected lands like the Ash Creek State Wildlife Area and private landmarks such as Dibble Place. Local infrastructure, including a Radio Tower, Airport, and the local Cem, provides a clear view of the rural development at the end of the 20th century. Rugged uplands like Barber Ridge contrast with the productive valley floors, illustrating the varied topography of this remote corner of the state.