Modoc National Forest dominates this northern California landscape, defined by a complex network of volcanic features and isolated water sources. The terrain is marked by significant rises like Hollenbeck Butte and the elongated Sugar Pine Ridge, while lower elevations such as Hollenbeck Flat suggest the dry, high-desert character of the region. Water management is a central theme of this 2015 survey, evidenced by numerous named springs and reservoirs including Chuckwagon Spring, Crystal Waterhole, and Mud Spring. A history of resource extraction and timber management is visible through the extensive system of forestry and access roads. Named tracks like Loveness Logging, Old Round Mtn, and Long Bell trace the movement of labor and machinery through the high country. Isolated locations such as Manuals Camp and Scarface further emphasize the specialized land use within this portion of the forest.
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1886 · Modoc Lava Bed
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Modoc Lava-Bed
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Timber Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Hackamore
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Crank Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · White Horse
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1965 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000