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1993 Map of Jacks Butte

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Jacks Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Jacks Butte rises as a prominent landmark in the high desert landscape of the Modoc National Forest, marking a region defined by complex water management and cattle ranching. This late twentieth-century survey reveals a network of man-made and natural water sources essential for livestock and wildlife, including Antelope Reservoir, Dobe Swale Reservoir, and several specialized catchments like Little Porcupine Tank. The presence of the Hastings Ranch and E Ranch in the southern portion of the quadrangle highlights the enduring pastoral utility of the land.

Terrain features such as Fairchild Swamp and Jacks Swamp illustrate the seasonal drainage patterns of the Antelope plains. A notable engineering detail is the Rd on Levee in the northwest, part of a system managing the spread of water across the flats. This map serves as a detailed record of land use in northeastern California, documenting how roads and water improvements have been integrated into the volcanic topography and open valleys of Porcupine Valley.