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1993 Map of Adin

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Adin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Adin serves as the central hub of this northern California landscape, positioned at the edge of the expansive Big Valley. The settlement pattern reflects the area's agricultural and ranching foundations, with a local Cem, Airport, and Sub Station supporting the community. The town is situated where several waterways converge, including Ash Creek and Butte Creek, which transition from the steep upland terrain of the Modoc National Forest into the valley floor.

Evidence of historical water management is visible throughout the area, from the Myers Reservoir in the south to various Check Dams and Gaging Stations along the creeks. The map also delineates the Ash Creek State Wildlife Area, protecting the wetlands where the creek braids across the valley. Significant landmarks like Brisco Butte and the remote Dibble Place provide specific points of reference for those tracing the families and rural infrastructure that defined this border region between Modoc and Lassen counties.