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1990 Map of Payne Peak

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Payne Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Warner Mountains define this high-altitude landscape within the Modoc National Forest, where steep ridges and deep basins create a complex network of drainage. Key geological and recreational landmarks like Payne Peak and the Cedar Pass Ski Area are central to the terrain, which transitions from the alpine heights of Bald Mountain and Cedar Mountain down into the seasonal water catches of Joseph Creek Basin and Dry Creek Basin.

Hydrological patterns are clearly marked by the branching of North Deep Creek and South Deep Creek, alongside numerous springs feeding into Couch Creek and Thoms Creek. Recreational development is evident through established sites such as the Cedar Pass Campground and Stough Reservoir Campground near Stough Res, showing how the federal forest lands were managed for both natural preservation and public use in the late 20th century.