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Old 09-01-2017, 03:20 PM
 
Location: Jurupa Valley, CA, USA 92509
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Out of curiousity (Again... ), what's it like in Modoc County and Lassen County in NorCal? How is the scenery in each of them? The quality of life? The crime? The weather? What is the natural terrain of both counties? What type of flora (plants/trees) and fauna (animals) are present?

I know, so many questions...

At one point or another, I was actually considering to possibly relocate to either county when I'm older, or maybe when I'm retired. Who knows, right?...

Any answers are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
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Old 09-01-2017, 03:46 PM
 
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Bigfoot Country
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Old 09-01-2017, 07:07 PM
 
Location: Jurupa Valley, CA, USA 92509
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That's all I need to know about them?...
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Old 09-01-2017, 08:28 PM
 
Location: Oroville, California
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Its like all the faults of California with none of the offsetting prime location benefits. Or like Northern Nevada with none of the economic benefits.
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Old 09-01-2017, 08:40 PM
 
Location: Jurupa Valley, CA, USA 92509
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I've read about the High Desert State Prison in Susanville. Which area of Lassen County is considered to be "high desert?"
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Old 09-02-2017, 09:56 AM
 
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I've read about the High Desert State Prison in Susanville. Which area of Lassen County is considered to be "high desert?"
Most of it, and all of Modoc Co. "What it's like', for one thing, I can tell you--HOT in the summers. But there are lakes scattered around, that people make good use of. More conventionally, the desert regions of SoCal are considered the state's "high desert", but the NE of CA, bordering Nevada, also qualifies.
http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/Jeps_map_caliente.jpg

Here's the adjacent area on the Oregon map: https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.c...90&o=4&pid=1.7

Parts of the area are mountainous, obviously, and forested with a variety of pine, Douglas fir, and some cedar, but closer to Nevada, the elevation descends. Susanville has an Indian rancheria and casino, as well as 3 state prisons. Critters: deer, bear, chipmunks, squirrels, fox, raccoons, beavers.

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Old 09-02-2017, 10:45 AM
 
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Out of curiousity (Again... ), what's it like in Modoc County and Lassen County in NorCal? How is the scenery in each of them? The quality of life? The crime? The weather? What is the natural terrain of both counties? What type of flora (plants/trees) and fauna (animals) are present?

I know, so many questions...

At one point or another, I was actually considering to possibly relocate to either county when I'm older, or maybe when I'm retired. Who knows, right?...

Any answers are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
About 10 years ago, I too considered retiring to the Alturas area in Modoc County. I visited many times and even subscribed to the local paper (Modoc County Record©) for several years (BTW, if you are looking to relocate to a small town far from major metro areas, subscribing to the local paper is highly recommended). What I loved was the "big sky" feel of the plateau and the high desert landscape. What finally settled me against it was sheer impracticality: miles and miles of driving to get anywhere (and as you get older you will find this is much harder to do, especially at night), the continuing problems with medical care (the local hospital is always on the verge of bankruptcy), the poverty and knowledge that any place I might buy would definitely not increase in value, barring discovery of oil or some other commodity. If I had family or some other social safety net in the area, my decision might have been different, but I eventually talked myself out of it.
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Old 09-02-2017, 11:04 AM
 
Location: Northern California
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It is hot, we had Redding on our list of possible retirement towns, but decided it was too hot. Now we are south of Redding, in Butte County. I love all the forests & trees.(SIerra Nevada foothills) In the past we have camped at Lassen National park, they have really cute cabins ( no electric) & the Park itself is fantastic, lots of fumeroles & a mud pot, which boils hotter than the ones in Yellowstone. It is definitely worth a visit if you like geologic thermal features. Once a year we go to Lake Almanor, the Audubon society does pelagic bird trips, & I am fascinated with the grebes there. Come up & see for yourself.
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Old 09-02-2017, 11:13 AM
 
Location: Jurupa Valley, CA, USA 92509
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So, portions of Modoc and Lassen Counties are within the Great Basin Desert?

I looked at some images of Modoc and Lassen Counties earlier, and judging by some of them, the grassland, woodland, and "high desert" landscapes look oh-so wonderful!

Are there any other counties in eastern NorCal that contain a portion of the Great Basin Desert? Plumas County?
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Old 09-02-2017, 12:52 PM
 
Location: Jurupa Valley, CA, USA 92509
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So, I just looked at some images of Herlong, CA, and it seems like it is set in the high desert. It also looked quite a bit decent for the most part, especially with the trees, the enormous mountains, and the large amounts of vacant land.

Aside from Herlong, what other towns in Lassen County are in the desert portion? How about Modoc County?
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