2012 Map of Lauer Reservoir

About this map

The high desert landscape of Modoc County is defined here by essential water management and isolated ranching operations. Lauer Reservoir and the Davis Creek Orchards Reservoir dominate the hydrology, serving as vital collection points for the drainage from Linnville Cr and Franklin Cr. The path of the N Fork Pit River winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, while Russell Slough provides a look at the natural seasonal watercourses that traverse this arid terrain. Topographical landmarks like Round Mountain and Bowers Spring anchor the map, showing the sparse but critical features that supported early settlement. This survey offers a detailed view of the rural infrastructure in the early 21st century, including the established Crowder Ranch and the network of county roads like Co Rd 53 that link these remote holdings.