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1962 Map of Jacks Butte

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Jacks Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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The XL Ranch Indian Reservation occupies a central portion of this 1962 terrain, where high-altitude livestock ranching and water management define the landscape. Scattered homesteads such as Round Valley Ranch and Bacon Ranch are connected by primitive paths like Mowitz Road and Tickner Road, reflecting a sparse settlement pattern tied to the region's meadows. A complex network of artificial water sources, including Deadhorse Flat Reservoir and Surveyors Valley Reservoir, illustrates the critical infrastructure needed for cattle in the Modoc National Forest.

To the south, the Southern Pacific railroad corridor skirts the settlement of Ambrose, providing a vital industrial link to the outside world. The topography is dominated by volcanic features and basins like Jacks Butte and the Antelope Plains, punctuated by seasonal wetlands such as Bucher Swamp and Jacks Swamp. This survey documents a working landscape of timber, rail, and water rights during the early 1960s.