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2011 Map of Angell Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Grindstone Creek and its many tributaries carve through this high desert landscape in Crook County, creating a complex network of drainages and seasonal water sources. The map reveals an area defined by cattle ranching and water management, where remote outposts like Kuhn Ranch and Angell Ranch rely on a series of engineered water features, including Layton Reservoir Number 2, Gollum Reservoir, and the Upper Coyote Reservoir.

Large topographic landmarks such as Angell Butte and Dorschied Butte rise above the surrounding flats, while distinct geological features like Grindstone Rim and Ryegrass Table provide natural boundaries to the terrain. The presence of Brennan Dam and scattered water sources like Stump Waterhole and Coyote Spring underscore the vital importance of irrigation and livestock watering in this arid portion of central Oregon.