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1962 Map of Cedarville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Cedarville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Cedarville Rancheria and the town of Cedarville stand at the intersection of high desert and alpine forest in the early 1960s. The landscape is defined by the stark contrast between the Warner Mountains, sheltered within the Modoc National Forest, and the expansive Surprise Valley floor. Water is the primary driver of settlement here, with numerous perennial streams like Soldier Creek and Cedar Creek flowing from the peaks toward Upper Lake and Middle Alkali Lake.

Evidence of a ranching and rural economy is pervasive, from the Parman Ranch to the presence of Gravel Pits and various Mines. Civic life is centered around institutions such as the Surprise Valley Union High School and the County Fairgrounds. Of particular interest are the geothermal features, including Leonards Hot Springs and other Hot Springs, which dot the valley floor near The Fortynine Road, hinting at the complex subterranean activity of this Great Basin boundary.