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2012 Map of Fort Bidwell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Fort Bidwell sits at the northern edge of Surprise Valley, where the high desert meets the eastern slopes of the Warner Mountains. This 2012 topographic record documents the town's grid and its relationship to the vast Upper Lake basin to the east. The landscape is defined by drainage patterns from the mountains, with Soldier Cr, Venning Cr, and Bidwell Cr flowing toward the valley floor. A Hot Spring and the Fort Bidwell Airport mark the immediate surroundings of the settlement.

Mountain passes played a vital role in early transit through this territory, evidenced by Fandango Pass and the route of Fandango Pass Rd. Significant landmarks like Fandango Peak and Bear Valley dominate the western half of the map, while the southern terrain is carved by Vaughn Canyon. The network of backroads, including Hanks Rd and Fossett Springs Rd, provides access to remote water sources like Fossett Spring and Neasham Cr.