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2014 Map of Sage Hen Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Sage Hen Hill and the surrounding high desert terrain of Harney County are defined by a network of seasonal water sources and volcanic landmarks. This portion of the Ochoco National Forest features prominent elevations such as Sundown Ridge, Elliott Ridge, and Blackie Butte. The landscape is etched by drainage systems like Pine Spring Canyon and Rock Quarry Canyon, which feed into numerous small reservoirs and waterholes.

Infrastructure is focused primarily on ranching and resource management, with Us-20 crossing the southern half of the map through Sagehen Summit. A high density of named water features, including Sage Hen Reservoir, Umbrella Pine Reservoir, and Twin Lakes, indicates the critical importance of water management in this arid region. The presence of Military Reservoir and Bridge Waterhole suggests a history of land use tied to livestock movement and transit through the basin.