Lauer Reservoir sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape in Modoc National Forest, where water management defines the drainage patterns of the upper N Fork Pit River basin. This 2018 survey reveals a network of natural and engineered waterways, including the braided path of Russell Slough and multiple small tributaries like Davis Cr and Linnville Cr that flow through the surrounding plains. The terrain is marked by significant volcanic landmarks, ranging from the prominent North Mountain in the west to the isolated Round Mtn in the south. A well-defined system of county roads, such as Co RD 48 and Co RD 50, provides access through these public lands, connecting various springs and canyons across the Modoc County plateau.
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1886 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Davis Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · Big Sage Reservoir
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · Willow Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · South Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1965 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000