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1962 Map of South Mountain

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of South Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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The high plateau of the Modoc Plateau, where the California Oregon border crosses the eastern shore of Goose Lake, is defined here by a network of ranching infrastructure and remote mountain water sources. The landscape transitions from the lake's edge toward the timbered reaches of the Fremont National Forest and Modoc National Forest. This 1962 field-checked survey reveals an environment shaped by water management, with numerous small impoundments such as McGinty Reservoir and Rimrock Valley Reservoir supporting the livestock economy.

Remote outposts like Pease Cabin, Beaver Dam Cabin, and the Mulmul Place suggest a history of seasonal range use. The presence of several named springs, including Tornquist Spr and Coffee Mill Spr, alongside the Raid Gage Station, highlights the critical importance of monitoring water resources in this arid, high-elevation terrain. Notable family-named landmarks like Cove Ranch and Enquist Reservoir offer valuable reference points for researchers tracing the mid-century agricultural footprint of the region.