Pothole Spring - Modoc County, CA - Natural Springs on Waymarking.com

A historical 'T' marker highlights Pothole Spring during the days of the Applegate Trail, an emigrant trail utilized by by pioneers during the mid-1800s. The marker reads:

APPLEGATE TRAIL - POTHOLE SPRING
"CAMPED AT A MAGNIFICENT SPRING OF FRESH COLD WATER,
WHICH WE CALLED GOFF'S SPRING, IN HONOR OF THE
NEWLY ELECTED LIEUTENANT OF THE COMPANY."
-LEVI SCOTT, SOUTH ROAD EXPLORING PARTY, 1846
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2009               TRAILS WEST INC. P.O. BOX 12045 RENO, NV 89510             A-40

This natural spring is accessible via a dirt road (Forest Road 46N19) that splits off from Clear Lake Reservoir Rd from the north. Follow this dirt road SE until you get to an open, grassy clearing. The dirt road literally disappears in front of you. If you have sharp eyes, you'll see the T marker standing out among the grass. DON'T DRIVE TOO CLOSE TO THE T MARKER OR YOU'LL DRIVE INTO THE SPRING! The spring is just a few feet from the metal T marker. Look at my posted picture looking at my car from the marker. That's a safe place to park. Although the property where this T marker and spring reside is on private land, the landowner has given permission for visitors who are following the Applegate Trail route through this area. Be safe and courteous of the land!

Public or Private Land?: Private Public Land Fees?: None Private Land access?: Private land access is allowed for visitors who are following the Applegate trail route.

Visit Instructions:
Please post an original picture of the springs no GPS necessary along with your observations of the spring. What wildlife you saw if any and the condition of the springs. Water level was high, low. The area was clean, trashy ect. Any other knowledge or experiences you have had with this paticular spring that would help document it's history.

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