2018 Map of Jacks Butte

About this map

The high plateau of Modoc National Forest dominates this landscape, where the volcanic topography of Jacks Butte rises above a complex network of seasonal wetlands and water storage sites. Modern hydrologic management is evident through features like Antelope Reservoir and Mapes Reservoir, which dot the arid terrain of Antelope Plains. The map records a carefully managed environment where drainage systems like Witcher Creek and Clover Swale Creek are vital for the surrounding ecosystem. This 2018 survey detail provides a clear look at the intersection of public land management and high-desert geography. Cattle ranching and land use history are represented by scattered watering points such as Jacks Butte Tank, Essex Tank, and Little Porcupine Tank, alongside naturally occurring springs like Essex Spring and Pine Spring. The presence of broad basins like Fairchild Swamp and Dobe Swale illustrates the slow-draining character of the local geology.