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1993 Map of Mount Dome

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Mount Dome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Mount Dome dominates the landscape of this high-plateau region, serving as a prominent landmark at the intersection of the Modoc National Forest and Klamath National Forest. The map documents a sparsely settled frontier character, highlighted by family-named locations such as Willow Creek Ranch, Stinson Cabin, and the historical site of Laird Landing. The presence of these outposts, alongside Lairds Camp, suggests a history of cattle ranching and seasonal occupation in a rugged terrain defined by the Big Tableland and Little Tableland.

Water distribution is critical in this environment, with numerous small basins like Sheep Camp Lake, Bonita Lake, and Panhandle Lake dotting the volcanic topography. To the north, the boundary of the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge marks a transition from the forested uplands toward the marshy basins of the Klamath. Notable geological features like Box Canyon and the Panhandle Hills further define the complex drainage patterns of the Siskiyou and Modoc county line.