2015 Map of Soup Creek

About this map

Cantrall Mill and Brooks Mill anchor this pocket of the Modoc National Forest, representing the legacy of timber and water management in northeastern California. The landscape is defined by a complex network of forest access routes, including the Old Cantrall Mill Spur and the Bowman Ranch Spur, which reflect the historic ranching and milling operations that utilized the area's natural meadows and water sources. These open spaces, such as Bear Flat, Hacker Flat, and the expansive Flournoy Swale, provide a clear view of the traditional land-use patterns in the Warner Mountains. The map also details early water infrastructure like the Bowman Ditch, highlighting how natural flows from Soup Creek and Mill Cr were managed. From the cascading Mill Creek Falls to the high-elevation Soup Spring, the terrain illustrates a transition from productive valleys to the high Top of Ridge summits.