1993 Map of Newell

About this map

The settlement of Newell sits at the southwestern edge of this survey, adjacent to the extensive reclamation and irrigation infrastructure serving the Tule Lake basin. This landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the engineered agricultural plains to the west—crisscrossed by a complex system of canals, ditches, and a road on levee—and the high desert terrain of the Modoc National Forest to the east. Notable landmarks include the prominent volcanic rises of Horse Mountain and Little Horse Mountain, along with the distinctively named Bloody Point. Ranching operations are well-documented across the higher elevations, with the Old Elliot Ranch, Jim Horn Ranch, and Mike Faine Ranch providing specific points of interest for local history and land-use studies. Infrastructure such as the Tulelake Airport, various gaging stations, and a wooden pole transmission line illustrate the mid-century development of this border region near the Oregon California state line.