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1962 Map of Jess Valley

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Jess Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Jess Valley serves as a central corridor for water and early ranching development in this part of Northeastern California. The basin is fed by drainage from the South Warner Wilderness and Modoc National Forest, with Mill Creek and the Pit River South Fork shaping the northern landscape. An intricate system of ditches visible in the valley suggests a history of water management for local agriculture and livestock.

To the south, recreation and wilderness management are prominent features, centered around Blue Lake and its associated Guard Station and Campground. The map documents the interface of public lands and private holdings like the Blue Lake Ranch, along with several remote sites such as Little Meadows Campground and Mc Kabe Flat. Natural landmarks including Mahogany Ridge and Deep Canyon define the high-elevation terrain, while the Indefinite Boundary between Modoc and Lassen Counties underscores the remote and then-unsurveyed nature of the mountain ridges.