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2015 Map of Lane Reservoir

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Lane Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Modoc National Forest encompasses much of this high-elevation landscape in Lassen County, where water resources are carefully managed through a series of springs and reservoirs. The drainage patterns of Butte Cr and Willow Cr define the movement through the terrain, supporting localized settlements and stations like Scotty Place and Avila Place. These named "places" often represent significant family holdings or historic ranching sites in an area where geography is also marked by distinct flats and draws, such as Hunsinger Flat and Coyote Flat.

Evidence of early mountain industry is preserved in labels like Shingle Mill Spring and Johnson Mill Spring, suggesting the locations of former timber operations. The map also traces the modern corridor of Ca 139, which provides access to the higher country near Ash Valley. For those studying land use, the presence of Lane Reservoir, Moll Reservoir, and Williams Reservoir underscores the importance of water catchment for the surrounding valley ranching economy.