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1962 Map of Big Sage Reservoir

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Big Sage Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Big Sage Reservoir dominates this high-plateau landscape in northern California, where water management is the primary driver of development. The area is defined by an extensive network of human-made water storage, including Dorris Brothers Reservoir, Raker and Thomas Reservoirs, and Kelley Reservoir. These sites, along with the Gaging Station Big Sage Dam, reveal the intricate hydrology of the Modoc National Forest during the early 1960s.

Infrastructure for both recreation and government service is visible at the Big Sage Campground and the Crowder Flat Guard Sta. Near the southern edge, the settlement of Daphnedale Park sits adjacent to Alturas, while the XL Ranch Indian Res is located near Kelly Spring. The terrain is characterized by prominent volcanic and timbered features like Timbered Mountain and Mahogany Ridge, providing a look at the land use and topography before modern satellite mapping.