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  Modoc County, California detailed profile - houses, real estate, agriculture, wages, work, ancestries, and more
County population in 2005: 9,524 (30% urban, 70% rural)
Modoc County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below California state average.
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $38,822.
www.city-data.com /county/Modoc_County-CA.html   (1304 words)

  
  Modoc County, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Modoc County is a county located in the far northeast corner of the U.S. state of California, bounded by the state of Oregon to the north and the state of Nevada to the east.
The northwestern edge of the county is dominated by the Medicine Lake Highlands, the largest shield volcano on the U.S. West Coast.
The northern half of the county is the Modoc Plateau, a 1 mile (1.6 km) high expanse of lava flows, cinder cones, juniper flats, pine forests, and seasonal lakes.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Modoc_County,_California   (1406 words)

  
 Modoc County, California - RecipeFacts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Modoc County is a county located in the far northeast corner of the U.S. state of California, bounded by the state of Oregon to the north and the state of Nevada to the east.
The northern half of the county is the Modoc Plateau, a 1 mile (1.6 km) high expanse of lava flows, cinder cones, juniper flats, pine forests, and seasonal lakes.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.60% under the age of 18, 5.70% from 18 to 24, 23.30% from 25 to 44, 27.70% from 45 to 64, and 17.60% who were 65 years of age or older.
www.recipeland.com:8080 /facts/Modoc_County%2C_California   (1347 words)

  
 Untitled Document
Modoc Undersheriff Mark Gentry survived a strong challenge from retired California Highway Patrolman Mike Poindexter to win the race for Modoc County Sheriff in Tuesday's election.
County Supervisor for District 5 David Bradshaw won re-election to a four-year term, defeating Tulelake's David Porter Misso.
Modoc Medical Center's debt to the county has increased to $5,531,096.76 at the end of May, according to Modoc County Auditor Judi Stevens.
www.modocrecord.com /NEWS.html   (2807 words)

  
 Modoc County, California
Modoc County, the land of Indian Lore, unparalleled scenic beauty and abundant natural resources, encompasses the extreme northeast corner of the Shasta Cascade region.
Modoc County has over a million of the most beautiful unspoiled acres in the state of California.
Modoc County invites all to discover, "where the west still lives", "California's best kept secret", and to explore "the California you've never scene".
www.shastacascade.org /modoc/mopage.htm   (184 words)

  
 Bid4Assets AuctionID (113655)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Modoc Recreational Estates is located approximately 2 miles north of Alturas, CA All prospective bidders are urged to research this information to their satisfaction prior to the sale.
Modoc County makes no warranty expressed or implied, relative to the title, location or usability of the property.
Modoc County requires that the High Bidder submit the Deed Information to Bid4Assets.com within 48 hours of the close of auction.
www.bid4assets.com /auction/index.cfm?auctionid=113655&sfid=170   (324 words)

  
 Modoc County History - Alturas History
MODOC COUNTY, California was created in February 17, 1874, from the eastern section of Siskiyou County.
As the seat of Modoc County, Alturas (Spanish for "Valley on Top of a Mountain") lies in the broad valley of the Pit River, near the center of the county.
The Modoc County Historical Society was established in 1978 to help preserve and promote interest in the history of the far northeastern corner of California.
www.alturaschamber.org /history.htm   (1452 words)

  
 In rural California county, concealed guns go with the territory - The Boston Globe
Modoc County Sheriff Bruce Mix said he feels comfortable with the high number of guns because he knows most of the county's 9,400 residents.
In counties with fewer than 200,000 residents, the weapon may be openly displayed.
County Supervisor Cantrall, who serves as postmaster in the ranching community of Likely when she's not working at the Likely Cafe, said she first obtained a concealed-weapons permit 22 years ago for protection when she traveled to San Francisco and Sacramento.
www.boston.com /news/nation/articles/2004/08/29/in_rural_california_county_concealed_guns_go_with_the_territory   (1030 words)

  
 MSS Counties - Modoc
Modoc County is a land of ragged lava plateaus, fertile valleys and towering mountains.
The elevation of the County is 4,340 feet.
Modoc County is home to a National Wildlife Refuge that covers 6,696 acres.
www.cps.ca.gov /MSS/Counties/modoc.asp   (92 words)

  
 Modoc Communities
Prior to John Fremont's visit to what is now Modoc County and later occupation by the US Army, this beautiful land was inhabited by the Achomawi (Pit River tribe), the Modocs in the northern regions, and the Paiutes, who lived mostly east of the Warner Mountains.
To the north of Modoc County lies Oregon; to the east is Nevada.
There are 2,750,000 acres in Modoc County, with over 70 percent of that land belonging to the state and federal governments.
www.deanneerrealty.com /modoc_communities.htm   (2195 words)

  
 Economics, school information, and cultural information about Modoc County in northeastern California.
September, 2000: Modoc Joint Unified School District has been determined to be one of the top one hundred schools in the nation, according to Offspring Magazine, "The Magazine of Smart Parenting." The ranking was determined by an Ohio based firm, School Match.
Modoc Joint Unified School district has FOUR California Distinguished Schools: Modoc High School, under the leadership of former Principal Bob Larkins; Alturas Elementary School, under the leadership of former Principal Randy Wise; South Fork Elementary School, also under Mr.
A multitude of artifacts and documents representing the history of Modoc County are available for view.
www.alturasrealty.com /modoc_county_2.htm   (455 words)

  
 Modoc - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1870, a group of Modocs under the leadership of Keintpuash (Captain Jack to the Europeans) left the reservation to reestablish a village near the Lost River, because they had not been represented in the treaty negotiations and often fought with the Klamaths.
Keintpuash and his group were the last captured on June 4, 1873 when they voluntarily gave themselves up, after assurances from the US government that their people would be treated fairly and that all of the warriors would be allowed to live on their own land.
The original language of the Modoc and that of the Klamath, their neighbors to the north, were branches of the family of Plateau Penutian languages.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Modoc   (1511 words)

  
 Modoc County Watershed Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Modoc County, encompasses the extreme northeast corner of the Shasta Cascade region.
Dams within Modoc County may be of help in watershed planning.
Modoc County has a significant amount of information available in a variety of formats.
www.cyber-sierra.com /modoc   (1630 words)

  
 Modoc County Historical Figures
He was later sent in 1873 to California for participation in the Modoc War.
The Modocs, entrenched in Captain Jack's Stronghold south of Tule Lake, resisted army attacks so effectively that a peace conference was arranged.
General Canby was shot and killed by Captain Jack of the Modocs on April 11, 1873, becoming the first, and only, general killed during the Indian Wars.
www.nileshotel.com /id17.html   (473 words)

  
 Modoc County California Mortgages - Refinance in Modoc County California - Modoc County California Mortgage Rates.
Modoc County California Interest rates may be lower now than when you originally got your current Modoc County CA mortgage.
Maybe when you originally got your Modoc County California mortgage you took an adjustable rate mortgage, and now with Modoc County California mortgage interest rates lower it's time to switch it to a fixed rate mortgage.
Modoc County California interest rates can fluctuate many times during each day that the financial markets are open.
www.californiasmortgagesource.com /refinance-modoc-county-california-mortgages/index.html   (452 words)

  
 Modoc County - Alturas Chamber of Commerce
Importantly, 70 percent of the county is publicly owned forest and wilderness, open to camping, fishing, cross country skiing and other outdoor pursuits.
The county is easily accessible by state route 299 and 139 as well as US Highway 395.
The small-town charm of Alturas is perpetuated by the consistent involvement of its citizens.
www.alturaschamber.org   (554 words)

  
 California State Association of Counties Modoc County
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One historian suggests that the word modoc means "the head of the river." Another states that the word is derived from the Klamath word moatakni meaning "southerners," i.e., the people living south of the Klamath tribe.
www.csac.counties.org /default.asp?id=474   (201 words)

  
 Modoc County
Modoc Board of Supervisor Patricia Cantrall was present and a gracious, energetic representative for the people of Modoc.
Plans are in the works for the first Modoc Job Expo, a joint effort with EDD and AFWD.
Many businesses in Modoc have utilized our extensive computer lab to upgrade their employee's technical skills.
www.aworkforce.org /ccreports/Modoc/modocquartlyreport_dec2001.htm   (930 words)

  
 Country Living in Modoc County-In the Picturesque NE Corner of California
Modoc County has open space, clean air and affordable country living.
It contains information on life in Modoc County California, the housing market here, building versus buying and what kinds of construction services are available.
Modoc Country Living answers questions you might have about climate and weather in Northeastern California, some environmental concerns including wildfire prevention and protection, and health care and community services available.
www.modoccountryliving.com /index.html   (469 words)

  
 Modoc County, California
Speculating that sam and casper met up in the quapaw agency, the location of the modoc indian relocation in 1880's, we are hoping that he may be of the modoc tribe.
When I was at the Modoc County Library in Alturas, looking through some of the microfilms of the Adin Argus I remember seeing that there was a small pox epidemic in Willow Ranch in 1894 and it was quarentined.
TURNER, Thomas: Thomas was b.1818 in Kentucky and traveled the Oregon trail to Oregon and later moved to Modoc county and died in Alturas in 1881.
www.californiagenealogy.org /modoc/queries.htm   (9029 words)

  
 Modoc County Real Estate Guide and Valuations - Zillow
Modoc County homes changed in value at a rate of 49.4% in 2005 vs. 9.4% in 2004.
The Zindex for Modoc County, as well as individual home real estate valuations can be used by homeowners, Realtors, residents listing for sale by owner homes (FSBO), as well as just curious real estate enthusiasts.
The Zindex™ is Zillow's Housing Index and is the median Zestimate™ for a given geographic area on a given day.
www.zillow.com /local/California/Modoc   (198 words)

  
 Modoc County, California
This, the northeastern county of the State, is bounded on the north by the State of Oregon, on the east by the State of Nevada, on the south by Plumas County, and on the west by Siskiyou.
There is a good wagon road extending through the valley and thence to Reno, over which a daily stage line plies, and three wagon roads cross the mountains through easy passes to the west, giving perfect communication with the balance of the county.
The summers are pleasant, and in the valleys during the winters the snow rarely falls over a foot in depth.
www.californiagenealogy.org /modoc/index.htm   (524 words)

  
 Features and history of Modoc County, California where real estate and homes are less expensive,
Population density in Modoc is only two people per square mile (roughly one half as that of Outer Mongolia).
Because about 70 per cent of the county is owned by the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, congestion and over population are extremely unlikely.
In northeastern Modoc County at the edge of the Tulelake basin, potatoes, sugar beets, onions, mint, and similar field crops are common.
www.deanneerrealty.com /about_modoc_county.htm   (344 words)

  
 History, landmarks, and geographical information about Modoc County in northern California
We are located approximately 180 miles from Reno, Nevada, south on 395; 100 miles northeast of Redding, California, west on 299; and 100 miles from Klamath Falls, Oregon, north on 139.
Since the 1980s Modoc County residents have looked forward to the annual Balloonfest, held late August or early September.
Of the Hershey chocolate family, they chose Modoc County as their home, traveling when necessary (but seldom) by buckboard over rough two track roads and lava outcroppings to Alturas.
www.deanneerrealty.com /modoc_county_3.htm   (390 words)

  
 Modoc County, California
Alturas - As the seat of Modoc County, Alturas lies in the broad valley of the Pit River, near the center of the county.
General E. Canby, for whom the town was named, was killed in 1873 during the Modoc Indian War at the Lava Beds.
Northwest from Fort Bidwell is County Road 2, winding through the historic Highgrade mining area, past recreation areas of Cave and Lily Lakes and west to New Pine Creek.
www.californiagenealogy.org /modoc/townsmodoc.htm   (1776 words)

  
 Cover: Modoc County, California. / Green, Abbott M. / 1911
Full Title: (Covers to) Official map of Modoc County, California.
Note: Heavy gray paper covers printed with "Official map of Modoc County, Cal. Published by order of the Board of Supervisors 1911.
Published In: Official map of Modoc County, California.
www.davidrumsey.com /maps910037-24220.html   (265 words)

  
 The County of Modoc Official Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Treasurer's office is responsible for the receipt, depositing, investing and recording of all funds for the county, school districts and special districts.
It is the policy of the Modoc County Treasurer-Tax Collector to invest public funds with the following investment objectives in mind:
Liquidity of Investments - the pooled investment fund should remain sufficiently flexible to enable the county to meet all reasonable anticipated operating requirements.
www.compulog.com /modoccounty/screens/treasurer.cfm   (132 words)

  
 Modoc County 2
By direction of the Modoc County Board of Supervisors, I am responding to the Rangeland Health Standards and Guidelines for California and Northwest Nevada Draft EIS.
In their opinion, this alternative meets the objectives of the law, the BLM and ha the least negative effect to the cattle industry and the Counties.
The Modoc County Board believes Guideline 14, included in Alternative 1, is unnecessary and could cause harm.
www.blm.gov /ca/eis/rangeland_health/comments/modoc2.html   (273 words)

  
 Surprise Valley Chamber of Commerce, Modoc County
The total population of Modoc County is 9,499 (2000 Census) with 5580 registered voters.
It bisects Modoc County Road 1 in Cedarville then continues 8 miles east to the Nevada state border.
Modoc County Road 1 runs the length of the 70+-mile long valley, from Ft. Bidwell in the north, through Eagleville at the southern end, terminating at the Nevada border where it becomes Nevada State Route 447.
www.surprisevalleychamber.com /newcomers.htm   (599 words)

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