2018 Map of Lake City

About this map

Lake City is situated at the foot of the Warner Mountains, where the high-altitude terrain of the Modoc National Forest meets the arid floor of the Surprise Valley. This landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, as numerous watercourses such as Goose Cr, Wilkinson Cr, and S Fork Mill Cr descend from steep canyons toward the edge of Upper Lake. A particularly distinct geological feature is the Lake City Hot Springs, located just east of the main settlement on the valley floor. The map details the transition from the rugged drainage systems of Lake City Canyon and Shartell Canyon to the organized grid of county roads like Surprise Valley Rd and Co Rd 13, illustrating a localized irrigation and transportation network designed to manage the water flowing into the basin.