2021 Map of West of Willow Ranch

About this map

Goose Lake dominates the center of this landscape, its vast alkaline waters spanning the interstate boundary between California and Oregon. The shoreline shown here is dynamic, reflecting the fluctuating levels of this endorheic basin within the High Desert region. Along the western edge, the foothills of the Modoc National Forest begin to rise above the lakebed, offering a stark contrast to the flat expanse of the water. The corridor of West Side Road skirts the base of these hills, providing the primary north-south transit route through this sparsely populated corner of Modoc County. The map clearly delineates the administrative division where Lake County, Oregon meets Modoc County, California, capturing the intersection of state and federal land management in the early 21st century.