2012 Map of Alturas

About this map

The Alturas settlement serves as the focal point of this Modoc County landscape, situated where the N Fork Pit River and S Fork Pit River converge to form the main stem of the Pit River. This 2012 survey illustrates the civic and transportation infrastructure of the high desert plateau, featuring the Alturas Municipal Airport and the complex rail-related infrastructure at Lakeview Junction and the nearby Alturas Yard. Beyond the grid of the town, the land is marked by small settlements like Juniper and Coop, alongside landforms such as The Hat and The Three Sisters. The presence of several private landing strips, including Wesinger Ranch Airport and Bates Field Airport, highlights the region's reliance on aviation for traversing its wide-open expanses. Water management is evident through the Westside Canal and various named catchments like Goose Pond and Teal Pond, which dot the terrain east of the river forks.