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2012 Map of Surprise Station

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Surprise Station
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Surprise Station and the Alturas Agricultural Inspection Station serve as the primary human touchpoints in this northeastern California landscape. The area is defined by the braided drainage of the N Fork Pit River, which flows through a region dominated by ranching and water management. Local landmarks like the Joseph Creek Ranch are connected by a network of rural routes including Joseph Creek Rd and Thomas Creek Dr.

Water infrastructure is prominent across the terrain, with features such as Porter Reservoir, Griener Reservoir, and Mud Lake Reservoir supporting the agricultural needs of the valley. Several seasonal and perennial streams, including Gleason Cr, Thoms Cr, and Negro Cr, feed into the river system. The presence of Leonard Spring further highlights the critical nature of water sources in this high-desert environment during the early 21st century.