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2004 Map of Sycan Marsh East

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Sycan Marsh East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Sycan Marsh dominates this landscape within the Fremont National Forest, serving as a critical hydrologic center where the Sycan River and numerous springs converge. This 2004 revision reveals the managed nature of the high desert basin, marked by a weir and several wells that support local ranching operations. To the north, Brattain Ridge rises above the marshy flats, while the Brattain Ranch and a nearby Mobile Home Park indicate the sparse but established human presence in this part of Lake County.

The hydrology of the region is further detailed through North Fork Creek and Coyote Cr, which feed into the primary marsh system. Notable landmarks such as Sycan Butte and Sycan Flat provide vertical relief against the expansive wetlands. Significant protection for the waterway is noted through the Sycan Wild and Scenic River designation, ensuring the preservation of the river's winding path as it exits the marsh toward the south.