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2015 Map of Fort Bidwell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Fort Bidwell serves as the focal point of this high-desert landscape where the Warner Mountains meet the northwestern edge of Surprise Valley. The geography is defined by significant elevation changes, ranging from the flat expanses of Upper Lake to the towering heights of Fandango Peak within the Modoc National Forest. This 2015 record shows the town’s traditional grid, including Main St and W Bridge St, alongside vital local infrastructure like the Fort Bidwell Airport.

Water sources are critical markers in this arid region, with numerous drainages such as Soldier Cr, Venning Cr, and Bidwell Cr flowing toward the valley floor. The map also identifies thermal activity at Hot Spring and traces the route through Fandango Pass, a passage used historically by emigrants. Further south, the terrain becomes increasingly complex with deep cuts at Shartell Canyon and Vaughn Canyon.