[2][3] The area is located in the Klamath River basin at an elevation of approximately 4,200 feet (1,280 m).

It consists primarily of flat, sandy soils and a dry lake bed.

The area attracted homesteaders in the late 19th century who ditched, drained, plowed, and grazed the land.

[2][3] The current habitat of the grassland consists of open sagebrush, rabbit brush, juniper and native bunch grasses.

Birds found in the grassland include sage thrasher and Brewer's sparrow in the spring, summer and fall.