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1892 Map of Modoc Lava-Bed
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1892 Map of Modoc Lava-Bed

USGS Topo · Published 1892

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The volcanic landscape of Northeastern California dominates this late nineteenth-century survey, centered on the expansive Modoc Lava Bed. Topography is defined by cinder cones, craters, and high-altitude peaks such as Mt Hoffmann and Glass Mt. Notable features of the 1870s conflict remain on the landscape, including the Modoc Rifle Pit near the southern shore of Rhett Lake. Local water systems are crucial to the region's early footprint, with the Pit River and Fall River flowing near early settlements like Burgettville and Pittville. Natural anomalies like the Ice Cave and the Water Hole provide insight into the unique geology of the Siskiyou and Modoc county borders. To the west, the McCloud River and Bartles signal the edge of the timbered uplands, while the southern reaches show a Ferry crossing on the Pit River near Kosk.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1892
Date Published1892
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions16.38 x 19.88 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain