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2012 Map of Jess Valley

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Jess Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Jess Valley and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of Modoc County define this landscape, where the S Fork Pit River flows through a series of meadows and canyons. The settlement of Campbell and nearby Flourney occupy the northern reaches of the valley, while the Modoc Peatmoss Company indicates a specific local industrial use of the valley's wetlands. To the south, the topography rises toward Mahogany Ridge, and the drainage basin becomes more complex with numerous seasonal and perennial flows like Harvey Creek and Parsnip Creek.

Recreational and ranching life is evident at the southern end of the map, centered around Blue Lake. Both the Blue Lake Ranch and Blue Lake Campground serve as landmarks in this remote mountain basin. The road network, including Blue Lake Road and County Road 8227, follows the natural contours of the valley floor, connecting the scattered ranch sites and campgrounds like Little Meadows Campground in the northwest.