Battle of Dry Lake 1873
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 10 May 1873 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1873 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Modoc War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 41.7000, -121.3000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Dry Lake, also known as Sorass Lake, was the first decisive victory of the United States over the Modoc Indians in northern California in 1873. The battle led to the splintering of the Modoc bands, and was the last major battle of the Modoc War.
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