1963 Map of Eagleville

About this map

Eagleville serves as the focal point of this arid basin landscape, situated along the western edge of the Surprise Valley near the foothills of the Modoc National Forest. This mid-century survey illustrates a complex hydrological system where seasonal runoff from canyons like Eagle Creek and Raider Creek feeds into the expansive, often dry basins of Middle Alkali Lake and Lower Alkali Lake. The map reveals a high concentration of water management features, including numerous Flowing Wells and a Gaging Station, which were critical for sustaining life and livestock in this corner of the Great Basin.