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1983 Map of Cedarville

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Cedarville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Fort Bidwell and the high desert basins of the northeast corner of California define this early 1980s topographic study. The landscape is dominated by the Warner Mountains, a dramatic range separating the massive Goose Lake from the Surprise Valley floor. In this arid environment, water management is the primary human imprint, evidenced by a dense network of reservoirs like Big Sage Reservoir, Crowder Flat Reservoir, and Hager Basin Reservoir.

Industry and infrastructure in this remote region follow the north-south orientation of the terrain. The Southern Pacific railroad runs along the western shore of the lake, connecting small settlements like Willow Ranch and Davis Creek. To the east, the mining history of the mountains is visible through labels for the Klondyke Mines and Yellow Jacket Mines. The map also delineates the XL Ranch Indian Reservation and Fort Bidwell Indian Reservation, documenting land use and sovereign territories during this period.