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2015 Map of Eagle Peak

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Eagle Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Modoc National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in the northeast corner of California, dominated by the prominent summit of Eagle Peak. The topography is defined by sharp elevation changes, where the high ridges of the Warner Mountains descend into the Surprise Valley to the east. This transition is marked by a complex network of drainage basins, including the Pine Creek Basin and the headwaters of numerous creeks like Hornback Cr and Raider Cr.

The southern portion of the quadrangle features the alpine waters of N Emerson Lake and S Emerson Lake, situated near Cole Peak. Human impact on the land is represented by the Bowman Ditch and the Emerson Canyon Cg, while unique geological formations such as the Modoc Natural Bridge highlight the area's volcanic and erosional history. The map also records several meadows and flats, such as Mill Creek Meadows and Poison Flat, which historically served as vital points for livestock and forest management.