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2014 Map of Sage Hen Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Sage Hen Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Sage Hen Butte dominates this high-desert landscape in Lake County, situated within the eastern reaches of the Fremont National Forest. This region is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and springs, including Parsnip Springs and White Rock Spring, which historically supported ranching and early transit through the Great Basin. The prominence of water management is evident through numerous named catchments like Wakefield Reservoir, Lane Reservoir Number One, and Hickey Waterhole, reflecting the essential nature of water rights in this arid terrain.

Transportation through the area follows established paths such as Or-140 and the Plush Cut-Off Rd, while landmarks like the Wakefield Cabin and Peddlers Ridge provide specific points of interest for local historians. The presence of large ephemeral bodies of water, such as Crane Lake and Big Lake, alongside the more permanent Crump Reservoir, illustrates the hydrologic character of the Oregon outback.