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1954 Map of Observation Peak

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Observation Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Madeline Plains and the arid highlands of Lassen County define this 1954 landscape, where ranching and water management were essential for survival. Family-named outposts like Horne Ranch and Madeline Ranch are scattered across the valley floor, supported by a network of catchments including Dodge Reservoir, Dunn Reservoir, and Buckhorn Res. A small Cemetery near the Horne property provides a poignant connection to the early settlers of this high-desert region.

The topography transitions from the flat expanses of Painters Flat to the prominent heights of Observation Peak and the Cottonwood Mountains. Large portions of the terrain are designated as a State Game Refuge, emphasizing the importance of wildlife conservation in this borderland area near the Nevada line. Evidence of early infrastructure is visible through a network of Jeep Trails and seasonal water sources like Big Spring and Hog Spring.