2018 Map of Steele Swamp

About this map

Steele Swamp and the high desert wetlands of the Oregon-California border define this 2018 survey. The landscape is a complex intersection of public lands, split between the Fremont National Forest to the north and the Modoc National Forest to the south. This area is characterized by seasonal water sources and volcanic topography, featuring vital riparian points like Fort Spring, Warm Spring, and the Fourmile Reservoir. Traces of the frontier era remain visible through the Old State Line and early routes like Willow Valley Rd. The terrain is marked by significant geological rises, including Four Mile Rim and Bird Spring Ridge, which overlook the drainages of Fourmile Cr and Willow Cr. This map provides a clear record of the jurisdictional boundaries and natural water features critical to this remote ranching and timber region.