2021 Map of Kephart

About this map

Modoc National Forest encompasses the majority of this High Desert landscape, characterized by isolated water sources and volcanic terrain features. The settlement of Kephart is located along a network of tracks including the Bench and Bench Spur, serving as a central point in an area defined more by its natural landmarks than dense population. To the north, the elevation rises toward Timber Mtn, while the southern reaches of the map transition into the expansive Mud Flats. The importance of water in this arid environment is evident by the presence of Quaking Aspen Spring and Little Quaking Aspen Spring near the southern border. These springs, alongside seasonal drainages and routes like Mud Spring and Refuge North, show the historic reliance on specific reliable water points for travel and land management in northeastern California.