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2015 Map of Washington Mountain

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Washington Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Modoc National Forest encompasses much of this high-elevation landscape in northeastern California, where the Pit River cuts through the southern reaches of the quadrangle. The terrain is defined by prominent volcanic and erosional features such as Washington Mountain, Westlake Butte, and the distinct formation of City Rock. A network of forest and county roads, including the historic Old Loveness Rd, navigates the complex system of canyons and gulches that drain the area.

Water sources like Gosch Spring and Westlake Creek provide vital riparian points within the drier upland forests. For researchers of the local landscape, the map identifies specific points of interest such as Canby Bridge and various family-named landmarks like Rucker Hill. The distribution of these named canyons, from Blacks Canyon to Shake Canyon, illustrates the rugged drainage patterns that have historically shaped land use and access in this part of Modoc County.