2018 Map of McGinty Reservoir

About this map

Modoc National Forest encompasses this high plateau landscape, where the management of water resources is central to the land's utility. The terrain is defined by volcanic features like Crowder Mtn and the seasonal depressions of Rimrock Valley, punctuated by a network of catchments including Poindexter Reservoir, Lakeshore Reservoir, and Crowder Mountain Reservoir. These engineered water bodies, alongside smaller features like Drift Fence Tank, illustrate the historical and ongoing importance of water security for livestock and wildlife in this part of northeastern California. Named springs such as Green Spring, McLain Spring, and Pine Spring serve as critical natural landmarks. The presence of Mud Lake and the drainage of Fletcher Cr further delineate the hydrology of this high-elevation forest and rangeland.