2022 Map of Mount Bidwell

About this map

The Modoc National Forest and Fremont National Forest dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of California and Oregon. The area is defined by the steep elevation changes of the Warner Mountains, peaking at Mt Bidwell and Mt Vida. This survey captures the transition from the forested peaks down to the western edge of Surprise Valley, where the Fort Bidwell Airport and Surprise Valley Rd indicate the edge of local settlement and civil infrastructure. Hikers and researchers can trace the Highgrade National Recreation Trl as it winds through the North Star Basin and past remote water features like Dismal Swamp and Cave Lake. The map reveals a network of forest roads, such as Co RD 2, and seasonal resources like Burger Reservoir and Mineral Spring that have long served the needs of ranching and forestry in this secluded corner of the state.