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1993 Map of Spaulding Butte

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Spaulding Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Modoc National Forest dominates this landscape, characterized by the volcanic plateaus of Doublehead and Devils Garden. In the early 1990s, this area retained a remote character, centered on natural landmarks like Plum Ridge and Spaulding Butte. Human infrastructure is sparse, with the presence of a Quarantine Station near Mears indicating specific agricultural or biological monitoring in this high-desert environment.

Water management is a central theme, evidenced by several small impoundments including Whitney Reservoir, Heckamore Reservoir, and Spaulding Reservoir. These water bodies, along with the Cannon Tank, provided essential resources for wildlife and livestock within the Ranger District. Notable geological features such as Damons Cave and Damons Butte punctuate the terrain, while roads like Devils Garden Rd and Doublehead Rd serve as the primary conduits through the forest.