1975 Map of Medicine Lake NE

About this map

Whitney Butte and Schonchin Butte anchor the northern reaches of this volcanic landscape in Siskiyou County, captured via aerial photography in the mid-1970s. This orthophotoquad provides a stark visual record of the high desert and basaltic terrain before modern environmental changes, emphasizing the complex surface textures of the Modoc Plateau. Geologic formations like Eagle Nest Butte and Indian Butte stand out against the sparse vegetation and ancient lava flows. Unlike standard topographic maps, this photographic survey allows researchers to see the precise density of scrubland and the exact paths of unimproved tracks winding through the volcanic fields.