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1963 Map of Eagle Peak

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Eagle Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Eagle Peak and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the Modoc National Forest define this landscape in the early 1960s. The map illustrates a complex network of hydrological features draining the eastern slopes of the Warner Mountains, including the headwaters of Mill Creek and the forks of Raider Creek. Significant landmarks like Dusenbery Peak and Cole Peak overlook a system of backcountry routes, most notably the Summit Trail which traverses the ridgeline north to south.

To the east, the terrain descends toward the Surprise Valley, where the Surprise Valley Road serves as the primary artery near the national forest boundary. The presence of North Emerson Lake and South Emerson Lake in the southern portion of the quadrangle highlights the natural catchment areas of the high country. This survey provides a record of the remote trail systems and water sources, such as Poison Flat Creek, that were critical for forest management and local ranching interests during the mid-twentieth century.