2017 Map of Sagebrush Reservoir

About this map

Wilder Ridge dominates the central landscape of this Phillips County terrain, where a sophisticated network of small-scale water management features defines the rural character. In this 2017 study, the repetition of named catchments like Sagebrush Reservoir, Gullwing Reservoir, and Manning Corral Reservoir suggests a geography deeply tied to livestock ranching and arid-land survival. These reservoirs are often situated at the headwaters or along the winding courses of intermittent drainages such as Sevenmile Cr and Rock Cr. The terrain is further etched by features like Wilder Coulee, illustrating a deeply eroded landscape where every depression has been utilized for water storage. The nomenclature, featuring names like Whiteface Reservoir and Paleface Reservoir, reflects a local vernacular rooted in the land's utility and the visual markers of the high plains.