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1993 Map of Caldwell Butte

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Caldwell Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Lava Beds National Monument dominates this northern California landscape, where the geology of the Siskiyou Co Modoc Co boundary is defined by volcanic features and expansive Lava fields. The map reveals a complex subterranean and surface world, including the notably named Frozen River Cave and various caverns situated within the Lava Beds Wilderness. Cultural history is marked by the presence of Indian Fortifications, offering a window into the indigenous defensive architecture of the region.

The terrain is punctuated by numerous volcanic cones such as Caldwell Butte, Big Sand Butte, and Cougar Butte. Industry is represented by several resource extraction sites including a Gravel Pit, Cinder Pit, and a Mine near Caldwell Minor. The Modoc National Forest encompasses the southern half of the quadrangle, with a network of 4wd tracks providing the primary access through this remote environment during the late twentieth century.