Number of sites found in Siskiyou County:8

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Sites:

NameAcresLocatedDescription
Siskiyou Bombing Range7440.00MacdoelThe Department of Defense's use of the area is apparent from the target and extensive ordnance fragments found in the area which are of a type used by the Navy. It is known that the target area was constructed sometime after a 1944 aerial photograph was taken and before the end of World War II. Ordnance fragments found at the site indicate that the target was used as both a bombing and rocket range. The target may have also been used as a gunnery range as local residents reportedly went to the area and retrieved brass shell casings shortly after the war ended. No shells were found during the site visit. The site was presumed to be released in 1946. Based on the foregoing, the site has been determined to be formerly used by the DoD and is eligible for the Defense Environmental Restoration Program for Formerly Used Defense Sites established under 10 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.
Montague Municipal AirportMontagueThe site is known as Montague Municipal Airport. The Finding of Fact, Project Map, and parcel numbers do not correspond to Montague Municipal Airport. However, the above information does match Montague/Siskiyou Airport (also known as Siskiyou County Airport J09CA0950), which is also located in the city of Montague, California. The site has never been owned, leased, or used by the Department of Defense (DoD). Based on the foregoing, the site has been determined not to have been formerly used by the DoD and is ineligible for the Defense Environmental Restoration Program for Formerly Used Defense Sites, established under 10 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.
Siskiyou Petroleum, Oil & Lubricants Annex0.46MontagueIn 1963, the United States Air Force acquired a leasehold interest in 0.46 of an acre of land from the Southern Pacific Company. The site was identified as a petroleum, oils and lubricants (POL) site. The close proximity to Southern Pacific's tracks indicates the site was possibly used as a POL storage and distribution center. The leasehold interest totaling 0.46 of an acre of land was terminated in 1966. Based on the foregoing findings of fact, the site has been determined to be formerly used by the Department of Defense. Therefore, it is eligible for the Defense Environmental Restoration Program for Formerly Used Defense Sites established under 10 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.
Siskiyou County Airport985.44MontagueBeginning in November 1942, the U.S. Army Air Corps acquired 967.78 acres; 963.37 acres by lease from Siskiyou County and 4.41 acres by easement license from the Montague Water Conservation District, Siskiyou County, and private landowners. The Army controlled the site from 10 April 1942 until 31 December 1945. Records documenting improvements and operations during occupation are not available. The property was declared surplus on 20 October 1944 and the lease and all licenses were terminated on 31 December 1945. Between 1962 and 1964, the U.S. Air Force acquired a total of 610.62 acres at Siskiyou County Airport for use as an Aerospace Defense Command dispersed operating base for fighter interceptor aircraft. The acreage acquired consisted of 267.23 acres reacquired from Siskiyou County, 325.73 acres acquired by joint lease from Siskiyou County, 3.81 fee acres acquired by purchase, and easement interests in 13.85 acres of land by three permits. The total site acreage for former Department of Defense use is 985.44 acres.Improvements made to the site during Air Force occupation that remain and are in use include aircraft hangars, fuel storage areas, one munitions storage bunker, buildings, roads, and utilities including a sewage treatment facility.On 15 May 1972, the site was returned to Siskiyou County by a Quitclaim deed containing a clause releasing the federal government from liability for restoration or other damage. The site is still used as the primary county airport.Based on the foregoing, the site has been determined to be formerly used by the Department of Defense. Therefore, it is eligible for the Defense Environmental Restoration Program for Formerly Used Defense Sites established under 10 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.
Mount Shasta Gas Dispersion Test SiteMount ShastaThe Mount Shasta Gas Dispersion Test Site was located near the base of Mount Shasta in Siskiyou County, California close to the city of Mount Shasta. Based on available documentation it does not appear that the Department of Defense (DoD) ever owned or leased the land where the gas dispersion tests were carried out. The St. Louis District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted an archive search yet could not inspect the site because there was no information available on the exact location of the testing. Based on the review of historical documentation, there does not appear to be any evidence that chemical warfare materials or munitions were used at the site. Archive information suggests that butane gas was used in the dispersion tests. No military branch was directly involved with this property and no real estate was apparently ever acquired by the DoD. The National Defense Research Committee (NDRC) of the Office of Scientific Research and Development performed the testing. Since the NDRC was working under the jurisdiction of the War Department, this site would meet the criteria as a Formerly Used Defense Site.
Tule Lake Prisoner Of War Camp54.00Tule LakePrior to July 1, 1940, the United States acquired 54.0 acres. On May 12, 1944, 54.0 acres were transferred from the Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Services to the War Department. The Tule Lake Prisoner of War Camp (POWC) is located in Siskiyou County, five miles south of Tule Lake, California. The site was originally used as a Civilian Conservation Corps camp in the 1930s and was then used by the War Department as a housing facility for prisoners of war. The site is now part of the Fish and Wildlife Service-Tule Lake National Wildlife Reserve. On April 25, 1946, 54.0 acres were re-transferred to the Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Services. Based on the foregoing, the site has been determined to be formerly used by the Department of Defense, and is therefore eligible for the Defense Environmental Restoration Program for Formerly Used Defense Sites established under 10 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.
Tule Lake Reception Center3583.72Tule LakeThe Tule Lake Reception Center is located seven miles southeast of Tule Lake in Siskiyou and Modoc Counties, CA. On 22 June 1942, the Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation transferred 3,502.0 acres to the War Relocation Authority. In 1943, 351.72 lease acres were acquired from various owners. The total acreage was 3,853.72 plus additional 1,950 acres of land associated with Farm Area 1 and the Reception Area that was discovered during data review. The site was used by the War Department as a japanese relocation center. On 18 November 1947, the 3,502.00 acres were retransferred to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation along with the 351.72 lease acres. No records of acquisition or transfer were located for the additional 1,950.0 acres; however, research during the site investigation indicated that in 1946 a majority of the acreage was homesteaded. Based on the foregoing, the site has been determined to have been formerly used by the War Relocation Authority which is not a subsidiary or predecessor of the Department of Defense. The site is therefore ineligible for the Defense Environmental Restoration Program for Formerly Used Defense Sites established under 10 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.
Yreka Gap Filler Annex4.44YrekaOn 4 January 1958, the U.S. Government acquired 4.44 permit acres from the Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service (DAFS). The site was used by the U.S. Air Force as an unmanned gap filler radar station. On 1 July 1960, the site was retransferred to DAFS. Based on the foregoing, the site has been determined to be formerly used by the DOD and is eligible for the Defense Environmental Restoration Program for Formerly Used Defense Sites established 10 U.S.C. et seq.