1984 Map of Tulelake

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The Lava Beds National Monument dominates the center of this 1984 survey, revealing a landscape defined by volcanic geology and intensive water management. Straddling the Oregon California border, the region displays a complex system of sumps and canals, notably the Lower Klamath Lake Sump and Tule Lake Sump, which support the vast Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. The settlement pattern follows the rail lines and irrigation borders, with towns like Tulelake and Stronghold positioned near the reclaimed lake beds. To the south, the terrain rises into the timberlands of the Modoc National Forest and Shasta National Forest, where features like Pumice Stone Mtn and the Burnt Lava Flow Virgin Area highlight the area's raw geothermal history. Transit is anchored by the Southern Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads, which once moved the region's agricultural and timber yields through the high desert.