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2018 Map of Jess Valley

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Jess Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Jess Valley sits at the heart of this high-altitude landscape, where the S Fork Pit River and Mill Cr converge. Located within the Modoc National Forest, the terrain is defined by the steep rises of South Warner and the prominent Mahogany Ridge. The map details a remote network of water sources and seasonal drainages, including Parsnip Cr and Harvey Cr, which sustain local landmarks like Blue Lake and Blue Lake Ranch.

Evidence of local utility and movement is found in features like the Jess Valley Cinder Pit and the historic Old Blue Lake road alignment. To the southwest, McKabe Flat and Deep Canyon mark the transition toward the Lassen County line. The presence of several named springs, such as West Valley Spring and Parsnip Springs, highlights the critical importance of water management in this high-desert forest environment.