Loading map...

2015 Map of The Panhandle

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of The Panhandle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The rugged volcanic landscape of Lava Beds National Monument dominates this northern California survey, where geological formations and early 21st-century infrastructure meet. The map documents the complex boundary between Siskiyou and Modoc counties, slicing through the high desert terrain. Notable landmarks like Prisoners Rock, Hospital Rock, and Guano Bridge highlight the unique topography of the region.

Settlement patterns are concentrated along the northern edge near Tule Lake, with the small communities of Liskey, Hannchen, and Kandra established along a network of county roads. Further south, the map transitions into the protected acreage of the Modoc National Forest, featuring prominent elevations such as Juniper Butte and the distinctive geographical formation known as The Panhandle. The road network, including the Rim Rd and various county routes, provides access to this secluded corner of the state.