1962 Map of Cold Spring Mtn

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Modoc National Forest spans the high terrain of northeastern California in this early 1960s survey, where the boundary between Modoc and Lassen counties intersects a landscape defined by seasonal water management and grazing infrastructure. The map reveals the intricate water network necessary for ranching in this arid region, featuring the Tule Lake Reservoir spillway and the Big Meadows Reservoir. Small-scale cattle operations are evidenced by landmarks like the Christensen Corral and Hall Cabin, which served as remote outposts along an extensive system of unimproved roads and jeep trails.