1962 Map of Cedarville

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.