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1988 Map of Newell

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

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Newell anchors the southwestern corner of this high-desert landscape near the California-Oregon border, where the industrial infrastructure of the Tulelake basin meets the rising volcanic terrain of the Modoc National Forest. The map illustrates a complex network of irrigation and reclamation, featuring numerous ditches, the canal system, and a prominent levee and spoil bank bordering Copic Bay. This engineering effort supports the local aviation and agricultural hub at Tulelake Airport.

Beyond the reclaimed flats, the topography climbs toward Horse Mountain and its adjacent Horse Mountain Table. Human history in these higher elevations is represented by several family-named locations such as the Old Elliot Ranch, Jim Horn Ranch, and Mike Faine Ranch. Significant landmarks including Bloody Point and Little Horse Mountain overlook the transition from the wet basin floor to the dry, timbered ridges of the national forest.