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1988 Map of Medicine Lake

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Medicine Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Medicine Lake sits at the center of a volcanic landscape where the borders of the Klamath National Forest, Shasta National Forest, and Modoc National Forest converge. This 1980s survey captures a wilderness defined by its eruptive history, featuring the massive Medicine Lake Glass Flow and the towering heights of Mount Hoffman and Glass Mountain. The map serves as a detailed record of the region's geological and geothermal character, documenting numerous Geothermal Wells, a Hot Spot, and distinct formations like Alcohol Crater and the Burnt Lava Flow.

Cultural and recreational sites are interspersed throughout the timberlands, including the Undertakers Camp (Site) and various campgrounds near the water. Natural features with unique local names, such as Yellowjacket Ice Cave, Six Shooter Butte, and Arnica Sink, provide specific points of interest for those studying the area's nomenclature and backcountry landmarks. A network of 4WD trails and gates indicates the managed access to these high-altitude flats and peaks.