While not as instantly recognizable as some of California?s other popular tourist regions, Modoc County and its attendant forests, mountains and alpine lakes are home to some of the state?s best-kept outdoor secrets. The steep slopes of the Warner Mountains, rising suddenly from the fertile flats of Surprise Valley, were a favorite subject of legendary outdoor photographer Ansel Adams. Other natural highlights include Modoc National Forest, Devil?s Garden and Lava Beds National Monument. Travelers often pass through the area on the way to Nevada?s Black Rock Desert, home to the annual Burning Man festival, and points south like Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park. A total of approximately 100,000 acres were listed for sale in California's Modoc County recently, representing a combined nearly $42 million in Modoc County farms and ranches for sale. Modoc County ranks 34th in the Golden State for the total number of acres of land currently advertised for sale. There were 10 properties listed as sold in Modoc County through the Land Network Comparable Sales Program. This represented a total value of $76,732. Of all farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale in Modoc County, Alturas featured the most land for sale. From an economic perspective, government and state-level services contribute most to Modoc County's overall GDP. Modoc County is the 12th largest county (4,203 square miles) in California. It's located in the Shasta Cascade California region of the state.