1963 Map of Shields Creek

About this map

Modoc National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape, where a network of water sources and narrow canyons defines the northern California interior. Water management is central to the area's utility, marked by the presence of Porter Reservoir and numerous natural outlets such as Fitzhugh Springs, Fern Spring, and Pine Spring Springs. The drainage system is complex, with the North Fork, South Fork, and Middle Fork of various creeks carving through the terrain near Dry Creek Basin.