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1962 Map of Davis Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The XL Ranch Indian Reservation sits at the foot of the western slopes of the Warner Mountains, occupying the fertile valley lands where the North Fork Pit River flows south. This 1960s-era landscape is defined by its water management and ranching heritage, featuring several upland water sources like Lauer Reservoir and Mud Lake Reservoir that feed the lower agricultural plains. The settlement of Davis Creek serves as the primary hub, situated along the Southern Pacific rail line and Highway 395.

Remote outposts such as Crowder Ranch and Joseph Creek Ranch are connected by a network of trails and unimproved roads winding through the Modoc National Forest. Geologists and historians can trace the intricate drainage systems of Thoms Creek and Franklin Creek as they descend from high peaks like Bald Mountain. The map also identifies local infrastructure including a Quarantine Station and a Gaging Station along the river banks.