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2022 Map of Adin Pass

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Adin Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Adin Pass serves as a central landmark within this portion of the Modoc National Forest, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of springs and canyons. The area is marked by a clear pattern of water resource utilization, evident in the numerous named water sources such as Shake Spring, Hoskins Spring, and the high-elevation Adin Summit Pond. These features, often located near flats like Rice Flat and Higgins Flat, suggest a history of seasonal grazing or forestry activity across this high-country terrain.

Deep drainage systems including Niles Canyon and Dutch Flat Canyon cut through the forest, leading toward larger basins like Round Valley. The presence of several family-named landmarks, such as Schaffer Mtn and McClure Spring, indicates the long-standing significance of these specific points to local land management. Modern recreation and access are highlighted by the Red Tail Rim Trl, which follows the ridges and connects the various springs that define this remote section of Modoc County.