2023 Map of Sage Hen Hill

About this map

The Ochogo National Forest occupies the northwestern corner of this High Desert landscape, where the terrain is defined by the prominent north-south elevations of Sundown Ridge and Elliott Ridge. Water management is the central human footprint in this arid region of Harney County, evidenced by a dense network of specialized catchments including Box Spring Reservoir, Bentonite Reservoir, and Military Reservoir. The names reflect both the geology and the livestock-driven economy of the era, with landmarks like Bridge Waterhole and Sage Hen Hill Reservoir supporting the remote ranching operations connected by Sage Hen Hill Rd and Double O Ranch Rd. To the south, the topography transitions toward Blackie Butte and the Twin Lakes, illustrating the characteristic volcanic and basin-and-range features of southeastern Oregon.