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1990 Map of Lane Reservoir

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Lane Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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Modoc National Forest dominates this Lassen County landscape, where high-elevation valleys and draws reveal a history of water management and seasonal habitation. Scattered landmarks like Scotty Place and the Niles Cabin mark the remote outposts of the region, while the presence of Shingle Mill Spring and Johnson Mill Spring points to historical timber or milling activity near the headwaters of Butte Creek.

Water is the central feature of this terrain, characterized by a network of engineered catchments including Lane Reservoir, Moll Reservoir, and Williams Reservoir. These sites, along with numerous named springs like McBride Springs and Bert Bath Spring, suggest a landscape utilized for livestock grazing and forest management. The transition from the rugged Letterbox Canyon to the open expanse of Ash Valley illustrates the varied topography of this northern California forest during the late twentieth century.