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2012 Map of Dorris Reservoir

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Dorris Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Dorris Reservoir dominates the northern landscape of this Modoc County territory, serving as a central catchment for the seasonal flows of Parker Cr. The area is defined by a sophisticated system of water management, evidenced by numerous smaller impoundments including Payne Reservoir, Dannhauser Reservoir, and French Reservoir. These features, alongside the network of county roads like Co Rd 87 and Co Rd 57, reflect a landscape engineered for ranching and resource control in a semi-arid high-country environment.

Small-scale ranching and rural settlement are anchored by named locations such as Brooks and the Yankee Jim Ranch. The terrain is deeply etched by drainages such as Fitzhugh Cr and Pine Cr, which carve through notable landforms like Renfro Canyon and White Horse Canyon. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern configuration of the Modoc plateau, where traditional ranching landmarks exist alongside developed infrastructure like Pine Creek Blvd.