2020 Map of Sage Hen Hill

About this map

The northern reaches of Ochoco National Forest define this high-desert landscape in Harney County, where water management is the primary marker of human activity. Dozens of small-scale impoundments and catchments, including Military Reservoir, Bentonite Reservoir, and Box Spring Reservoir, dot the terrain to support livestock and wildlife in an otherwise arid environment. The map details a complex system of seasonal drainages such as Virginia Cr and Sage Hen Cr, which flow between prominent volcanic and tectonic features like Sundown Ridge and Blackie Butte. Significant local routes, including Sage Hen Hill Rd and Pine Spring Basin Rd, provide access to the interior, crossing through names that suggest the area's geological and ranching history, from Rock Quarry Canyon to the Bridge Waterhole.