2018 Map of Boles Meadow West

About this map

Modoc National Forest encompasses this high-country landscape, defined by a series of shallow reservoirs and seasonal water sources essential for livestock and local ecology. The topography centers on the prominence of Mowitz Butte and the broad, open expanses of Surveyors Valley and Boles Meadow. Water management is a primary feature of the terrain, as evidenced by Dalton Reservoir, Deadhorse Flat Reservoir, and Surveyors Valley Reservoir, alongside smaller catchments like Mowitz Butte Tank. A network of Forest Service tracks, including Mowitz Loop and Lost Valley Tie, provides access to this corner of Modoc County. The presence of Gas Drum Flat and various named spurs indicates a history of back-country utility and range management in the Northeastern California interior.