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2012 Map of McGinty Reservoir

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of McGinty Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

McGinty Reservoir and the high desert terrain of Modoc County define this landscape, where water management is central to the area's utility. The map reveals a sophisticated network of artificial catchments, ranging from the large Green Spring Reservoir to smaller points like Drift Fence Tank and Poindexter Reservoir. These features, alongside Mud Lake and Lakeshore Reservoir, suggest a landscape shaped by the needs of livestock grazing and seasonal water storage in an arid environment.

Topographically, the area is anchored by Crowder Mountain and the distinct depression of Rimrock Valley. The presence of McLain Spring and Pine Spring indicates the natural water sources that likely dictated early land use before the construction of more formal systems like Government Reservoir. This 2012 survey provides a clear view of the forest roads and drainage patterns that support the high plateau country.