2018 Map of Fort Bidwell

About this map

Fort Bidwell sits at the edge of the high desert and the Warner Mountains, serving as a gateway to the arid expanse of Surprise Valley. This modern survey illustrates the intersection of a remote northern California settlement and the vast protected lands of the Modoc National Forest. To the west, the terrain rises sharply toward Fandango Peak and Fandango Pass, historical markers of western migration. The map detail highlights the hydrological features essential to this dry environment, from the Upper Lake basin to smaller points like Fossett Spring and a Hot Spring near the town center. Local canyons such as Shartell Canyon and Vaughn Canyon cut through the landscape, while numerous secondary routes like Fandango Pass Rd and Bear Valley road trace the paths between the mountains and the valley floor.