2012 Map of South Mountain

About this map

Mulkey Place and Willow Creek Ranch anchor this corner of Modoc County, representing the persistent ranching legacy in a landscape defined by high-altitude volcanic terrain and water scarcity. The terrain is dominated by South Mountain and Juniper Ridge, where a network of Forest Service roads, including S Main Rd and 46N44 Rd, provides access to dispersed water improvements. These features, such as Telephone Flat Reservoir, South Mountain Reservoir, and various livestock tanks like Bauley Tank and Cow Head Tank, are essential infrastructure for land management in the arid West. The hydrography of the region is further characterized by drainage patterns like Grassy Ravine and the seasonal flows of Fletcher Cr and Willow Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern configuration of these remote outposts and the systematic numbering of the backcountry road network that supports local industry and fire management.