2011 Map of Sage Hen Hills

About this map

Sage Hen Hills dominate the high-desert landscape of this corner of Washoe County, where the Nevada-Oregon state line defines the northern boundary. The terrain is characterized by broad plateau formations like North Rock Springs Table and the distinctively named Horse Heaven, separated by dry drainage systems such as Catnip Canyon. This 2011 survey illustrates a sparsely populated region primarily managed for rangeland and conservation, where human presence is marked by scattered outposts and high-desert infrastructure. To the southeast, Gooch Camp represents the small-scale settlement patterns typical of this arid interior. The presence of North Lake provides a critical geographic reference point in a territory otherwise defined by rugged relief and seasonal watercourses.