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2017 Map of Sage Hen Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sage Hen Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sage Hen Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert region of Lake County, where the eastern reaches of the Fremont National Forest meet a complex network of seasonal drainages and springs. The landscape is defined by the hydrologic patterns of the Great Basin, featuring intermittent water sources such as Parsnip Springs, White Rock Spring, and the Hickey Waterhole. These vital points, alongside the Tule Swamp and Crane Lake, historically dictated the movement of livestock and travelers through this arid terrain.

Transportation is anchored by the Plush Cutoff Rd and RD 7172, providing access to isolated upland features like Peddlers Ridge. The map documents a system of modern water management, including the Wakefield Reservoir, Big Reservoir, and the significant expanse of Big Lake in the southeast. This survey captures the intersection of federal forest land and the rugged open range, where topographic names reflect early ranching and surveying history.