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1971 Map of Sage Hen Flats

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Sage Hen Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Petroglyphs near The Potholes mark the northwest corner of this 1970s survey, indicating a long human presence in this high desert landscape. The terrain is defined by the broad expanse of Sage Hen Flats, a high-elevation basin punctuated by critical water sources like Dixon Waterhole and Sage Hen Spring. The drainage of Sage Hen Creek meanders across the flats toward the Sage Hen Hills to the south.

Evidence of modern land use is sparse, limited to a Jeep Tr, several Borrow Pits, and a Rock Reservoir. The map also captures the political boundary between Lake County and Harney County, which bisects the western edge of the quadrangle. This survey provides a clear view of the hydraulic and geological character of this arid region before any significant modern development altered the drainage patterns or access routes.