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1990 Map of Halls Canyon

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Halls Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Pit River winds through the northern reaches of this territory, carving a path alongside Ostrom Point and Cat Hill before entering the high-elevation terrain of the Modoc National Forest. This 1990 edition records a landscape defined by its water sources and ridges, where isolated points of interest like a Lookout Tower on Fox Mountain provided vantage over the surrounding timber and canyons. The presence of numerous named water sources, including Andrews Spring, Nichols Spring, and Deep Cut Spring, indicates the critical role of reliable springs in this high-country environment.

Industrial activity is evidenced by a Gravel Pit near the river and a Borrow Pit along the edges of Dutch Flat. Moving south, the terrain rises sharply toward Ryan Ridge and Barber Ridge, which overlook the expansive Big Valley. This network of 4WD trails and canyons, such as Halls Canyon and Howell Canyon, reflects a working forest landscape utilized for resource management and fire lookout at the decade's start.