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2018 Map of Whittemore Ridge

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Whittemore Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Modoc National Forest encompasses this high-elevation plateau, where the management of water for livestock and wildlife is central to the landscape. Numerous man-made improvements like the Dorris Brothers Reservoir, DeCamp Stock Tank, and Williams Valley Stock Tank support the ranching heritage of the region. These features are strategically positioned near natural drainages and wetlands such as Ingalls Swamp and Logan Slough, illustrating a complex network of seasonal water storage in an arid environment.

Prominent landforms define the territory, including the volcanic height of Timber Mountain and the elongated spine of Whittemore Ridge. The map reveals several distinct valleys, most notably Williams Valley and Graves Valley, which provide relatively level ground amidst the ridges. Local history is etched into the terrain through family-named sites like Whittemore Spring and the Dorris Brothers Reservoir, marking the families who established the remote cattle operations and timber interests of Modoc County.