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1993 Map of Hager Basin

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Hager Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Modoc National Forest encompasses this high plateau landscape, dominated by the massive landform of Blue Mountain and its eastern summit at East Point. The terrain is characterized by the volcanic features of the Devils Garden, a name that reflects the rocky and complex topography of this region. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by the presence of Avanzino Reservoir and Dry Valley Reservoir, alongside numerous smaller water features like Blue Mountain Spring and Garden Tank.

Avanzino Ranch stands as a primary point of human settlement and activity within the basin, connected to the surrounding wilderness by the Ranger District Trail. The eastern edge of the survey transitions into Hager Basin, where seasonal watercourses like Fletcher Creek and Mosquito Creek drain toward the lower elevations. The map reveals an environment focused on ranching and forestry, where named landmarks like Huffman Butte and Timbered Ridge serve as vital navigational anchors in the high desert.