1993 Map of Warren Peak

About this map

The Warner Mountains dominate this 1993 revision, creating a dramatic topographical divide between high alpine lakes and the arid Surprise Valley to the east. Within the South Warner Wilderness, high-elevation features like Patterson Lake, Warren Peak, and Squaw Peak overlook a complex network of glacial cirques and drainages including Steamboat Canyon Creek and Cottonwood Creek. The transition from the Modoc National Forest down into the valley floor illustrates a managed landscape defined by water rights and ranching. A system of infrastructure including an Aqueduct, Flume, and Ditch networks supports low-lying agricultural operations like the Hereford Ranch, Benner Ranch, and Stimson Ranch. Traces of backcountry habitation and recreation are evident at Tom Lee Meadows and the Tom Smith Cabin, while a State Game Refuge occupies the southwestern slopes.