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1988 Map of Knobcone Butte

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Knobcone Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Modoc National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in northeastern California, defined by volcanic features and essential water management systems. The namesake Knobcone Butte rises as a prominent landmark above a series of flats and volcanic ridges, including Stovepipe Flat and Oak Ridge. Water resources are central to the area's utility, marked by a network of catchments and storage sites such as Whitney Reservoir, Spaulding Reservoir, and Beeler Reservoir.

Evidence of historical land use is found at Browns Well (Site), indicating past habitation or ranching activity in this territory. The natural environment is further characterized by distinct ecological pockets like the Quaking Aspen Grove and seasonal water bodies such as Hog Lake. A prominent Transmission Line cuts across the center of the sheet, illustrating the mid-century infrastructure required to transport power through these wooded uplands.