1962 Map of Madeline

About this map

Madeline sits at the junction of the Southern Pacific railroad and the Ash Valley Road in this 1962 field-checked study of the High Desert. The settlement serves as a focal point for the surrounding Madeline Plains, a landscape defined by ranching infrastructure such as the Water Tanks and a Gravel Pit. The rugged geography is dominated by Tule Mountain and Tule Lake Reservoir, illustrating the critical role of water management in this arid region of Lassen County. Smaller landmarks like Pinnio and the Mendiboure Reservoir further detail the local cattle and irrigation history, while family-named features like Cochran Hill and Olson Mtn offer specific points of interest for genealogists tracing early residents of the northern plains. The map also captures the path of Van Loan Creek as it flows toward the south, providing a record of the area's natural drainage before modern developments.