The United States Army commissioned 7 forts for this purpose .
The United States Army selected a site near Fandango Pass at the base of the Warner Mountains in the north end of Surprise Valley , and on June 10 , 1865 ordered Fort Bidwell to be built there .
The United States Army commissioned 7 forts for this purpose , and selected a site near Fandango Pass at the base of the Warner Mountains in the north end of Surprise Valley , and on June 10 , 1865 ordered Fort Bidwell to be built there .