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 almost 8,000 acres were listed for sale in Modoc County, California, recently; the overall value of all Modoc County farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale was nearly $34 million. Modoc County ranks 34th in the Land of Milk and Honey for the total number of acres of land currently advertised for sale. There were seven properties listed as sold in Modoc County through the Land Network Comparable Sales Program. This represented a total value of $47,179. Alturas had 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 biggest county (4,203 square miles) in California. It's located in the Shasta Cascade California region of California.