Sattitla Highlands National Monument

The Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in northern California spans over 224,000 acres of diverse habitats across the Modoc, Shasta-Trinity, and Klamath National Forests. Sacred to the Pit River Tribe, Modoc Peoples, and other Indigenous communities, the area holds deep cultural significance. Anchored by the Medicine Lake Volcano, the monument features dramatic volcanic landscapes with cinder cones, lava tubes, and obsidian deposits integral to Indigenous traditions. Home to rare species like the northern spotted owl and Cascades frog, the region protects vital aquifers and lush forests. The monument preserves its cultural, ecological, and geological legacy for future generations.