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2018 Map of Payne Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Payne Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Payne Peak dominates the southern reaches of the Warner Mountains in this late 2010s survey, marking a terrain of complex drainage and high-elevation passes. The map reveals the intricate water network of Modoc National Forest, where headwaters like Joseph Cr and Couch Cr feed into basins such as the Joseph Creek Basin. The geography is defined by a series of prominent summits including Bald Mtn, Cedar Mtn, and Bear Mtn, which frame steep descents into Summit Canyon and Smalls Canyon.

Transport through this high country is dictated by historic passages like Cedar Pass and the Warner Summit. Local road names such as Mollenny Rd and McKenney Rd reflect the early ranching and forestry families of the region. Distinctive landmarks like Sheep Rock and the high-altitude Slough Reservoir provide clear reference points for those tracing land use and trail systems, including the Cedar Creek Trail winding through the eastern slopes.