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2015 Map of Boles Meadow West

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Boles Meadow West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Modoc National Forest encompasses this high plateau landscape, where water management defines the human footprint. The terrain is a network of named flats and meadows, including Boles Meadow and Dead Horse Flat, which serve as natural collection points for seasonal runoff and springs. These are supplemented by man-made infrastructure like Dalton Reservoir, Deadhorse Flat Reservoir, and the Mowitz Butte Tank, highlighting the importance of water storage for livestock or forest management in this arid environment.

Transport through this part of Modoc County relies on a dedicated network of forestry tracks and spurs. Named routes like the Mowitz Loop, Mowitz Spur K, and Lost Valley Tie connect the various basins and landmarks. The geography is anchored by prominent volcanic features such as Mowitz Butte, with the drainage of Mowitz Creek and the broad Surveyors Valley providing the primary relief to the plateau's surface.