2018 Map of Sagebrush Butte

About this map

Lost River winds across the high desert terrain of the Oregon California border in this study of the Klamath Basin backcountry. The landscape is defined by its vital water sources and vast conservation areas, including the northern reaches of the Modoc National Forest and the Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The map reveals the intricate hydrology of the region, featuring the large expanse of the Clear Lake Reservoir and smaller features like Mammoth Springs and Willow Valley Reservoir. Landforms such as Sagebrush Butte and Carr Butte provide significant vertical relief above the flats of Wilson Valley. This 2018 survey captures a remote frontier where state lines meet at Klamath and Modoc counties, documenting a region dominated by wildlife habitat and high-elevation springs.