1962 Map of Alturas

About this map

Modoc National Forest dominates this Northeastern California landscape, where the high desert meets the volcanic terrain of the Lava Beds National Monument. The map illustrates a complex water management and rail system centered around the Pit River and several large basins, including Goose Lake and Tule Lake. Local agricultural and economic hubs are represented by features such as the McArthur Grain Elevator and Bayley Grain Elevator, while the region's diverse topography includes the Warner Mountains and the unique Mayfield Ice Cave. Transportation networks are well-defined by the paths of the Southern Pacific RR and Western Pacific RR, which connect small communities like Stronghold, Canby, and Likely. The presence of the Tionesta PO and the Dorris Cem provides specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in this corner of the state near the Oregon California border.