Tionesta and Perez anchor the southern and eastern corridors of this high-desert landscape within the Modoc National Forest. The map reflects a region defined by historical frontier conflict and industrial infrastructure, notably marked by a Battle Site and Monument situated between volcanic features. High points like Timber Mtn and Harvey Jones Butte overlook a series of flats and depressions, including Bob Young Flat and the ephemeral Dry Lake. The transport network of the mid-2010s is a mix of forest routes and historic pathways, featuring the Tionesta Spur and the curious remains of Camp Forty Two. Notable water sources such as Negro Ben Spring and Clear Lake highlight the critical role of water in this arid Modoc County terrain.
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1886 · Modoc Lava Bed
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Modoc Lava-Bed
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Clear Lake Reservoir
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Tulelake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Timber Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Hackamore
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000