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1962 Map of Cold Spring Mtn

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Cold Spring Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Modoc National Forest encompasses the high-elevation terrain of this 1962 survey, where the boundary between Modoc and Lassen counties bisects a landscape defined by seasonal water management and ranching outposts. The western edge is dominated by the Tule Lake Reservoir, while the interior features isolated structures like the Christensen Corral and Hall Cabin, marking the human imprint on this remote timber and grazing land.

Surface water is a critical focus of the map, with the Big Meadows Reservoir and numerous named springs, such as Box Spring and Cold Spring, supporting the local geography. Distinctive terrain features like Blue Door Flat, Smith Flat, and Clarks Valley break up the volcanic topography. A network of jeep trails and primitive roads provides the primary access through the forest, connecting clearings like Dill Field to the surrounding drainage systems of Cedar Creek and Dry Creek.