1962 Map of Boot Lake

About this map

Clarks Valley Ranch and Hornback Ranch anchor this high-elevation landscape in the northeastern corner of California. Recorded during a 1962 field check, the area is defined by its seasonal hydrology and early ranching footprint. Natural landmarks such as Red Rock Lake and the elongated Boot Lake sit within the drainage basins of Alaska Canyon and Selic Canyon. The terrain is marked by numerous unnamed springs that support isolated homesteads like Evans Place. This survey preserves the exact locations of many interior fence lines and primitive jeep trails that once connected these remote holdings across Modoc National Forest. The presence of bench marks like VABM Black 7824 and VABM Head 6586 underscores the survey's focus on the prominent volcanic peaks and ridgelines that divide Red Rock Valley from the surrounding high desert plateaus.