Modoc County Map, California
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Modoc County, California
Modoc is way up in the northeast corner of California. The population is sparse, just around 9,500 people. That means the whole county has fewer folks than some city blocks in LA.
If you’re into hunting or fishing, Modoc is paradise. It’s the kind of place where cowboys aren’t just in movies.
There’s a lot of forest, some high desert, and a bunch of lava beds that are now a national monument. Alturas is the county seat. It’s about as rural as it gets.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Modoc County |
| County Seat | Alturas |
| Population | Approximately 9,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Alturas, Cedarville, Eagleville, Newell, Tulelake |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 395, State Route 139, State Route 299 |
| FIPS Code | 06-049 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 4,203 square miles (Land: 4,171 sq mi, Water: 32 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Klamath County, Oregon (North), Lake County, Oregon (North), Washoe County, Nevada (East), Lassen County (South), Shasta County (Southwest), Siskiyou County (West) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time (PST) |
| State | California |
| Coordinates | 41.4891° N, 120.5485° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Modoc people, a Native American tribe |
| Major Landmarks | Lava Beds National Monument, Modoc National Forest, Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge |
| Website | Modoc County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Modoc County Topographic Map
This topographic map displays Modoc County’s high desert plateau and volcanic landscape in the northeastern corner of California. Use our zoom tool to explore the broad valleys, mountain ranges, and ancient lava flows that characterize this remote region.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Modoc County Satellite Map
High desert grasslands meet volcanic plateaus across this northeastern California county. Tule Lake’s agricultural basin appears as a distinctive grid pattern while the Warner Mountains create a forested ridge along the eastern edge.
OUTLINE MAP
Modoc County Blank Map
This blank map shows Modoc County’s rectangular outline in California’s northeastern corner. The northern boundary follows the Oregon border while the eastern edge marks the Nevada state line.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 6 neighboring counties of Modoc County:
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