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1984 Map of Tulelake

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Tulelake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Lava Beds National Monument anchors the central portion of this 1980s-era study, showcasing a landscape defined by volcanic geology and reclaimed wetlands. The northern border follows the Oregon-California state line, where the complex hydrology of the Lower Klamath and Tule Lake systems is clearly visible. These areas reflect a decades-long history of water management for agriculture and conservation in the Butte Valley and beyond.

Industrial and transport networks are represented by the Southern Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads, which linked small settlements like Dorris, Newell, and Tennant to broader markets. To the south, the expansive timberlands of the Klamath, Modoc, and Shasta National Forest transition toward Glass Mountain and the high elevation waters of Medicine Lake. This map provides a detailed view of the High Desert and Cascade transition zone before late-20th-century development changes.