2013 Map of North of Ryegrass Flat

About this map

Big Lost River flows through this arid Butte County landscape, defining the western edge of a region marked by extensive desert tracks and section lines. The terrain is sparsely settled, with the map recording the utilitarian infrastructure of the early 21st century. Significant thoroughfares like Lincoln Blvd and Shell Rd cut diagonally across the survey area, suggesting the primary corridors of movement through the sagebrush-covered plains. The presence of 7 Mile Rd further indicates the systematic division of the land under the Public Land Survey System, specifically within the townships of t5n r30e, t5n r31e, t4n r30e, and t4n r31e. This cartographic record provides a precise look at the hydrology and road network of the High Desert before subsequent shifts in water management or land use.