The Pit River winds through the northwestern corner of this territory, defining the northern boundary of the Modoc National Forest. This high-desert landscape is characterized by a complex network of canyons and ridges, including the deep cut of Halls Canyon and the expansive Big Valley to the west. The terrain is marked by prominent volcanic features and buttes such as Allen Butte, Black Butte, and Rattlesnake Butte. Water sources are essential markers here, with numerous named springs like Quaking Aspen Spring, Nichols Spring, and Hays Springs scattered throughout the highlands.
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1886 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1886 · Modoc Lava Bed
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Modoc Lava-Bed
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Canby
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1961 · Bieber
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Crank Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500