1963 Map of Eagleville

About this map

Surprise Valley serves as a stark geological basin where the waters of Middle Alkali Lake and Lower Alkali Lake dominate the landscape east of the Warner Mountains. The settlement of Eagleville sits at the base of the range, functioning as a local hub with its Ranger Station, Airport, and Eagleville Cem. This 1963 survey, with revisions from the early 1980s, highlights a complex hydrology of numerous Flowing Wells and Hot Springs, particularly around Menlo Baths. To the west, the boundary of the Modoc National Forest and the South Warner Wilderness transitions from the valley floor into high-elevation terrain marked by Raider Creek and Eagle Creek. The presence of a solitary Grave and various Jeep Trails underscores the isolated character of this high desert region along the California-Nevada border.