Located in the far northeastern corner of the state is Modoc County, California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,686.[1] making it the third-least populous county in California. The county seat and only incorporated city is Alturas.[2] Previous county seats include Lake City and Centerville; the latter is now a ghost town. The county borders Nevada and Oregon. The county's official slogans include, "The last best place," and "Where the West still lives." * Modoc Valley Youth Sports