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2021 Map of Medicine Lake

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Medicine Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Medicine Lake sits at the heart of this volcanic landscape, surrounded by high peaks and unique geological formations. This high-altitude basin is bordered by three national forests—the Klamath National Forest to the northwest, the Modoc National Forest to the east, and the Shasta National Forest in the southwest. The terrain is defined by volcanic features like the Medicine Lake Glass Flow and Glass Mtn, reflecting the area's eruptive history.

Evidence of natural water sources is scattered throughout the territory, from the small Bullseye Lake and Blanche Lake to the vital Schonchin Spring and Crystal Springs. Strategic clearings like Telephone Flat and Brownell Meadow provide breaks in the timber. Navigation through this complex topography is supported by a network of trails and roads, including the Medicine Lake Hwy and the descriptively named Undertaker road.