2020 Map of Alec Butte

About this map

Alec Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert portion of Harney County, characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages and water management features. The landscape is defined by the flow of Wilson Cr and Big Stick Cr, which carve through the terrain alongside man-made infrastructure like the Shroder Reservoir and Big Tank. These features suggest a history of ranching and water conservation essential for life in this arid region of southeastern Oregon. Sparse transportation routes, including Big Stick Rd and N Dry Valley Rd, provide the only access through the vast township and range sections that organize this territory. The orientation of these roads and the placement of the Little Tank Cr drainage highlight the intersection of natural topography and human efforts to navigate and utilize the open range.