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2011 Map of Akers Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Akers Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Maxville serves as the primary landmark in this remote corner of Wallowa County, situated at the head of drainage systems that carve through the high plateau. The landscape is defined by its water sources and grazing lands, including Bishop Meadows, Joso Meadow, and isolated watering points like Johnson Spring and Tub Spring. The terrain is deeply incised by watercourses such as Bishop Creek and Wallupa Creek in the north, while Rock Creek dominates the southwestern drainage toward Reagan Gulch.

A network of forestry and local roads, including Promise Rd and 5 Dollar Ridge Rd, provide access to the interior. The presence of Akers Butte and Tamarack Canyon highlights the area's sharp topographic relief, typical of the Blue Mountains region. For researchers, the map provides a precise record of the road network and named geographic features that have supported the local timber and ranching industries into the early 21st century.