1993 Map of Jess Valley

About this map

Jess Valley forms the heart of this high-elevation landscape, where the Modoc National Forest meets the protected reaches of the Warner Mountains Wilderness. The map reveals a land defined by water management and ranching, evidenced by the extensive Ditch systems feeding into the valley and the presence of Blue Lake Ranch. Along the western edge of the valley floor, industrial activity is noted at the Modoc Peatmoss Co, indicating the local extraction of peat from the meadowlands. Elevations rise sharply toward the east onto Mahogany Ridge and the jagged peaks of the Warner Mountains. The survey also marks the remote settlement of Flourney and numerous family-named water sources like McKabe Creek and Parsnip Springs, providing a detailed look at the 1990s rural infrastructure in this corner of Modoc County.