Near Copic in Modoc County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Battle of Land's Ranch

— California Historical Landmark —

Photographed By Craig Baker

1. Battle of Land's Ranch Marker

Inscription.
Battle of Land's Ranch
1872
Historical Landmark No. 108

Erected by State of California. (Marker Number 108.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 41° 50.345′ N, 121° 18.402′ W. Marker is near Copic, California, in Modoc County. Marker is on California Route 139, 12 miles south of Tule Lake, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tulelake CA 96134, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Burnett Cutoff - Muddy Waters (approx. half a mile away); Burnett Cutoff - Over a Prairie (approx. 2.8 miles away); Warm Springs Indians (approx. 4.1 miles away); Captain Jack’s Stronghold (approx. 4.1 miles away); Canby’s Cross (approx. 4.1 miles away); Battle of Dry Lake Memorial (approx. 4.2 miles away); Raptors - Birds of Prey (approx. 4.4 miles away); Petroglyph Point (approx. 4.4 miles away).

Regarding Battle of Land's Ranch. In 1933 this site was designated California Historical Landmark No. 108 - “One of the engagements

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of the Modoc War took place on December 21, 1872, on what was then known as the Land's Ranch. Army supply wagons, escorted by cavalrymen, had reached camp in safety, but several of the soldiers who had dropped behind were suddenly attacked by Indians hiding among the rocks above the road. Two men were killed and several wounded.”

Photographed By Craig Baker

2. Battle of Land's Ranch Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 64 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.