Modoc Reservation

The Modoc Reservation, established by treaty in 1874, encompasses 4,040 acres of mixed timber and prairie land, suitable for grazing and limited farming. The tribe has transitioned from communal living to individual allotments, yielding increased productivity and wealth. Currently, the Modoc population stands at 81, with a notable focus on education and Christianity, though they maintain cultural traditions. Their living conditions are poor, and the tribe exhibits signs of physical decline. The Modocs remain industrious, engaged primarily in farming, and exhibit a strong adherence to honesty in trade.