Modoc Point facts for kids
Modoc Point is a tall cliff located on the eastern side of Upper Klamath Lake. You can find it in Klamath County, Oregon, in the United States. It's about 15 miles north of Klamath Falls, right along U.S. Route 97. This cliff is actually part of a bigger rock formation called Modoc Rim or Modoc Ridge.
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Why is it Called Modoc Point?
Modoc Point gets its name from the Modoc tribe. They are a group of Native Americans. In 1864, after a special agreement called a treaty, the Modoc tribe was given this area. It became part of the Klamath Reservation.
Modoc People's History at the Point
A famous Modoc leader named Captain Jack and his group lived near Modoc Point. They stayed there from December 1869 to April 1870. However, they faced problems with the Klamath people. Because of this, the Modoc decided to leave the reservation. They went back to their traditional lands. These lands were to the south, near the Lost River in what is now California. This happened before a conflict known as the Modoc War, which took place from 1872 to 1873.
Local Stories and Names
The Klamath tribe has many old stories about Modoc Point. They called this special place Kiuti or Muyant. It was also known as Nilakla. This word means "dawn" or "sunrise" in the Klamath language. A person named William G. Steel also wrote that the point was known as Nilakla.
Modoc Point's Other Uses
Modoc Point also gave its name to a nearby train station. There was also a post office located just north of the point.
