1993 Map of Whitinger Mountain

About this map

Whitinger Mountain dominates the center of this high-elevation landscape, where the northern evergreen reaches of the Modoc National Forest meet the broad, arid stretches of the Madeline Plains. The terrain is defined by dramatic volcanic and tectonic features, including the prominent South Knob and the long, sloping reaches of Dry Valley Ridge. Water is a scarce and precious resource in this environment, represented by isolated points like Bath Spring and the Said Valley Reservoir. The presence of a Cinder Pit and various Pit labels suggests the importance of volcanic material extraction in this part of Lassen County. A network of 4wd tracks provides the primary access through the steep drainages of Spooner Canyon and across the floor of Grasshopper Valley.