2021 Map of Jacks Butte

About this map

Modoc National Forest encompasses the landscape of this Northeastern California survey, dominated by a series of volcanic features and seasonal wetlands. The namesake Jacks Butte rises as a central landmark, surrounded by significant basins including Jacks Swamp and Fairchild Swamp. Water management is a defining characteristic of this arid terrain, with numerous man-made and natural sources scattered throughout, such as the Antelope Reservoir, Mapes Reservoir, and various livestock watering points like Jacks Butte Tank and Little Porcupine Tank. These features suggest a landscape traditionally utilized for seasonal grazing and wildlife management. High-desert drainage patterns are visible through features like Dobe Swale and the descent into Clover Swale Cyn, while historic routes like Co RD 67 provide the primary access through the Antelope Plains.