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1952 Map of Hackamore

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Hackamore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Modoc National Forest dominates this northern California landscape, defined by volcanic terrain and a high-altitude water management system of reservoirs and tanks. The Southern Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal path through the forest, connecting the small settlement of Mearas to the broader regional network. Industrial activity is concentrated at the Pumice Block Plant near Lookout Road, while the Plant Quarantine Station indicates the importance of agricultural control at the state border during the mid-20th century.

The map reveals a network of water features essential for forestry and ranching, including Hackamore Reservoir, Potters Well, and the remote Wart on Tree Tank. Named landmarks like Damons Cave and Bob Young Flat provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing family names in the Modoc plateau. High points such as Lone Pine Butte and Spaulding Butte overlook a mosaic of lakes and groves, including the notable Quaking Aspen Grove.