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1963 Map of Little Juniper Reservoir

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Little Juniper Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The high desert landscape of Modoc County is dominated here by essential water management and drainage systems as they existed in the early 1960s. Little Juniper Reservoir and Flournoy Reservoir serve as the primary landmarks in this arid basin, both featuring surveyed spillways that highlight the importance of water storage in this section of Northern California. The terrain is marked by a network of seasonal watercourses, including Fitzhugh Creek, Little Juniper Creek, and Big Juniper Creek, which cut through the open country.

Remote springs such as Wall Springs and Nelson Springs provide critical water points for the livestock or wildlife moving through this region. The eastern edge of the map transitions into the Modoc National Forest, where the topography shifts toward the Fitzhugh Creek South Fork. This map is primarily characterized by its vastness and the sparse infrastructure of unimproved Jeep Trails, reflecting a landscape largely dedicated to ranching and timber management.