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1993 Map of Lane Reservoir

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Lane Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Modoc National Forest encompasses much of this high-elevation landscape in northeastern California, where the terrain is defined by a series of flats and draws. The map illustrates a specialized water management network essential for ranching or forestry, featuring reservoirs like Lane Reservoir, Moll Reservoir, and Williams Reservoir. Small, isolated outposts such as Scotty Place and the Niles Cabin suggest a history of seasonal habitation or land management deep within the forest boundaries.

Natural springs are abundant across the quadrangle, with Shingle Mill Spring, Johnson Mill Spring, and Willow Creek Spring providing vital water sources in an otherwise arid topography of basins like Ash Valley. The presence of a Water Tank near the center of the forest indicates developed infrastructure to support local operations. From the depths of Letterbox Canyon to the open expanse of Coyote Flat, the map documents the geographic transition between the creek drainages and the expansive forest interior.