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1990 Map of Sugar Hill

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Sugar Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Modoc National Forest dominates the high-altitude landscape of this 1990 survey, centered on the prominent peak of Sugar Hill. To the west, the expansive shores of Goose Lake meet the foot of the hills, while the east is defined by the Warner Mountains and the historical Fandango Valley. The map records a significant historic landmark at the Site of Fandango Massacre, marking the cultural memory of the pioneer era along the old trails through the mountains.

Water management and resource extraction are evident across the terrain, from Briles Reservoir in the south to the Open Pit Mines located north of Planters Camp. The landscape is dotted with numerous named springs, such as Briles Spring, Gaston Spring, and Milk Spring, which feed local drainages like Lassen Creek and Ross Creek. These water sources and sheltered flats like Howard Flat and Fender Flat reflect the area's utility for seasonal ranching and forestry operations.