2012 Map of Washington Mountain

About this map

The Pit River snakes through the high-desert landscape of Modoc County in this 2012 survey, defining the southern portion of the quadrangle. The settlement of Canby sits at the eastern edge, where the highway system meets the river’s path near Canby Bridge. The terrain is characterized by volcanic prominences and drainages, most notably Washington Mountain and Westlake Butte, which rise above the surrounding gulches and canyons. Water resources appear as a mix of natural and managed features, from the high Blacks Canyon Reservoir to Gosch Spring and Rucker Hill Tank. This map documents a region where forest service roads, such as Loveness Rd and Cinder Pit Rd, provide the primary access to the backcountry. Researchers can observe the intersection of recreation and utility at the Howards Gulch Campground and various gulches like Garden Gulch and Negro Gulch.