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Big Valley - is nestled between high mountain peaks in the southern Cascade mountain range, in the southwest corner of Modoc County and northwest corner of Lassen County. It is one of the most picturesque and unspoiled areas remaining in California.
It is here that one finds small towns with mid-western appeal, offering most of the services available in a city while still retaining an away from it all atmosphere.
Prime agricultural and timberland, lakes, mountain streams and miles of inland waters offer number fishing, hunting and other recreational opportunities.
The communities of Big Valley (Adin, Bieber, Nubieber and Lookout) offer a complete range of business services. Adin, Bieber and Lookout have services for gas, diesel and propane , Nubieber has a art studio, and The Nubieber to Pittville section of Pit River in California is 24 miles long and is a class IV-V stretch of white water according to American Whitewater. Adin and Bieber have food and most of your basic needs. Adin and Bieber also offer a full range of dining and lodging services. Adin & Bieber have small Airports. Adin airport is 2800 feet long daytime use only. Bieber airport is 2950 feet long has FAA certified, Runway lights and a rotating beacon, which are on from dusk to dawn. Both airports are maintained year round flying. Adin Bieber and Lookout all have community recreation parks in town. Lookout and Bieber have a Library & Community Churches in Adin Bieber and lookout. Bieber has an historical museum. And the Ash Creek Wildlife Area Location: Hwy 299, 4 miles NE of Bieber. Area is adjacent to Ash Creek, upstream from Bieber-Lookout Rd. 14,754 acres located in the heart of Big Valley. The 3,000 acres of natural wetlands are created by the seasonal flow of six streams. Ash Creek is one of the most remote, least improved, and most pristine of all of DFG's wildlife areas. Pronghorn, sandhill cranes and bald eagles are among the many animals found here. (530) 294-5824. Alfalfa hay is Big Valley’s major agricultural crop, in addition grass and grain hay are grown. Their high mountain quality is second to none. Several thousand head of fine cattle and sheep are pastured here year around. Big Valley Chamber of Commerce, Big Valley Lions Club Many more organizations. Big Valley Family Resource Center, Native Daughters of the Golden West Mount Lassen Parlor No. 215. Big Valley Lions Club Lookout - Site of the Infamous Lookout Lynching, one of the most publicized cases ever tried in the west, when five men were hung in the spring of 1901. Over 25 men from the Lookout area were charged with the murder of the five men. In November 1901, one man was chosen to be indicated by the Grand Jury as a test case. His trial lasted over 90 days, and brought much unfavorable publicity to Modoc County. A “not Guilty” verdict was rendered, after some extenuating circumstances were pointed out. All other indictments were dismissed after the one trial. NUBIEBER- Variant Name Big Valley City- Ladies Pioneer Club,
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