
Lava Beds National Monument and Modoc National Forest converge on this northern California terrain, where the volcanic history of the region is etched into the land. Significant geological formations like Schonchin Flow and a series of prominent cinder cones, including Caldwell Butte, Big Sand Butte, and Cougar Butte, dominate the landscape. The map reveals an intricate network of specialized paths such as Three Sisters Trl and Caldwell Minor Trl that wind through the high-elevation topography near the Siskiyou and Modoc county line. Cultural landmarks such as Captain Jacks Bridge provide specific points of interest within this protected wilderness. The road network is primarily composed of forest service routes, including the Medicine Lake Hwy and Main Park Rd, which facilitate access to these remote geological features.
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1886 · Modoc Lava Bed
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Modoc Lava-Bed
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Mt. Dome
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Tulelake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Timber Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Medicine Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000