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2018 Map of Tule Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Tule Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Modoc Line Rail Trail winds through this high-elevation landscape, tracing a historic transportation corridor that once connected the remote corners of the region. Crossing the boundary between Modoc and Lassen counties, the map highlights the transition from the irrigated ranchlands along the South Fork Pit River to the timbered slopes of the Modoc National Forest. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by significant water management features, including the expansive West Valley Reservoir and Smith Reservoir, which serve as vital resources in this arid environment.

Rising above the surrounding plateaus, Tule Mtn serves as a prominent landmark for the area. The presence of a Mining Claim and the remote McKabe Flat suggest a history of resource extraction and seasonal grazing. Smaller features such as Warm Spring and Mud Lake indicate the complex hydrology of the high desert, while the network of forest roads like W Valley Rd and Old Blue Lake Spur provide access to the interior of the wilderness.