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2015 Map of Tule Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Tule Mountain anchors the southern landscape of this 2015 survey, marking a high point above the Modoc National Forest where the high desert meets the northern mountains. The hydrological network is the most prominent feature, with the South Fork Pit River flowing across the northern reach near the settlement of Kauffman. To the east, the large W Valley Reservoir and nearby Mud Lake reflect the critical importance of water management in this arid region of Northern California.

The map reveals a landscape defined by traditional land use and limited access, with the Modoc and Lassen County line bisecting the quadrangle. Historic routes like Old Blue Lake and several county roads navigate the valleys between significant heights. From the Warm Spring in the central basin to McKabe Flat in the southeast, the terrain transitions between open cattle range and protected forest lands.