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1962 Map of Tule Mountain

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Tule Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The West Valley Reservoir dominates this high-altitude landscape on the border of Modoc and Lassen counties, with its waters held back by the West Valley Dam. This 1962 field-checked survey, updated in the early 1980s, captures a rugged transition between the valley floor and the volcanic prominence of Tule Mountain to the south. The area's ranching and transit history is visible through scattered landmarks like the West Valley Ranch and a remote Cem located west of Warm Creek.

The Southern Pacific railroad cuts across the western half of the map, providing a vital connection through the timberlands of the Modoc National Forest. Along the South Fork Pit River, infrastructure like a Siphon and several gaging stations reveal the importance of water management in this arid region. From the open expanse of McKabe Flat to the secluded Mud Lake, the map provides a clear record of land use and resource extraction, including various Gravel Pits and isolated Springs.