Eagleville is a rural census-designated place in Modoc County, California, United States. It stands at an elevation of about 4,642 feet (1,415 m) on the high-elevation plateau of northeastern California. The community is located roughly 25 miles (40 km) east-southeast of Alturas, the county seat, and recorded a population of 59 at the 2010 census.
Eagleville’s setting is characteristic of the greater Modoc region: sparsely populated, with open rangeland, stands of native grasses and shrubs, and broad skies. Winters tend to be cold and summers warm to hot, typical of high-desert and interior-ridge climates in this part of the state. Roads connecting Eagleville to neighboring towns are predominantly county and rural routes rather than major highways.
Overview and characteristics
As a census-designated place, Eagleville is defined for statistical purposes rather than municipal governance. The locality comprises a small cluster of residences and ranch properties serving a wider agricultural and grazing area. Public services such as schools, medical care and larger stores are generally accessed in Alturas or other nearby communities.
Historically, settlements in Modoc County developed around ranching, small-scale farming and, in some areas, transient resource extraction. Like many small communities in the region, Eagleville retains a quiet, remote character with a close connection to the surrounding landscape.
At a glance
- County: Modoc County
- State: California
- Elevation: ~4,642 ft (1,415 m)
- Distance to Alturas: ~25 miles ESE (Alturas)
- Population (2010): 59 (U.S. Census)
Visitors and residents value Eagleville for its remoteness, access to wide-open country and outdoor opportunities such as wildlife viewing and backcountry driving. For detailed maps, demographic updates and administrative information about the area, consult county resources or federal census data.