1962 Map of Steele Swamp

About this map

Steele Swamp and the high desert rangelands of the Modoc National Forest define this 1962 landscape along the California-Oregon border. The survey details an era of active land management and remote ranching, where isolated outposts like Steele Swamp Ranch and Hager Ranch operated far from paved roads. A complex system of livestock water improvements is evident, including the Baseball Reservoir, Picnic Grove Reservoir, and various tanks like Kellogg Tank, illustrating the vital infrastructure required for high-altitude grazing.