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1984 Map of Akers Butte

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Akers Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Wallowa National Forest land dominates this section of northeast Oregon, characterized by steep canyon drainages and high timbered ridges. The settlement of Maxville is located along the northern edge, situated near Bishop Creek and a localized Gravel Pit. The landscape is defined by its verticality, with prominent landmarks such as Akers Butte and Smith Mountain overlooking a network of seasonal water sources including Johnson Spring and Tub Spring.

A notable functional element of the terrain is the remote Landing Strip positioned in the southwest, carved out near the headwaters of Rock Creek. The geography here reflects a transition between grazing or timber land and deep natural cuts like Tamarack Canyon and Simmons Draw. This 1984 photorevised edition highlights the persistent rural infrastructure of the Pacific Northwest, documenting the exact placement of remote wells and springs that have sustained livestock and local operations throughout the mid-20th century.