2021 Map of McDonald Peak

About this map

Madeline Plains and the high desert terrain of northeastern California define this landscape, where water sources are vital landmarks for local history. The high elevation of McDonald Peak stands over a network of intermittent drainages and essential springs like Poulsen Spring and Harrington Spring. Small settlements such as Brockman and Moran provide points of reference along the western edge of the quadrangle, connected by roads such as Mendiboure Rd. The reliance on water management is evident in the presence of several reservoirs, including Mendiboure Reservoir, Van Loun Reservoir, and Threemile Reservoir. This 2021 survey illustrates the modern configuration of range lands and public land survey boundaries, such as t36n r13e, across the broad expanse of Skeleton Flat and the prominent Three Peaks.