1963 Map of Little Juniper Reservoir

About this map

Little Juniper Reservoir and Flournoy Reservoir dominate the hydrology of this high-elevation landscape within the Modoc National Forest. This 1963 survey, updated in the early 1980s, reveals an intricate network of water management features, including a ditch system and numerous springs such as Nelson Springs and Wall Springs. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of several drainage systems, including Big Juniper Creek and Little Juniper Creek, which cut through the undulating plateaus of Modoc County. The absence of paved roads and the reliance on a network of jeep trails underscore the working, utilitarian nature of the land, primarily used for cattle grazing and timber management. Along the northern boundary, the South Fork Fitzhugh Creek flows through steepening terrain, while the spillway elevations noted at both reservoirs provide precise data on the area's water engineering.