2014 Map of Angell Butte

About this map

Grindstone Cr and its tributaries define the drainage patterns of this high-elevation landscape in eastern Oregon. The terrain is marked by distinctive flat-topped mesas and volcanic features, including Ryegrass Table, Shaw Table, and Forbes Butte. Water management is central to the land's utility, as evidenced by a network of small impoundments such as Layton Reservoir Number 2, Gollum Reservoir, and Brennan Reservoir. These features, along with scattered water sources like Davin Spring and Coyote Spring, suggest a landscape historically tied to livestock grazing. The transition between the high plateaus and lower drainage basins is clearly visible at Axtell Gap and along the prominent Yreka Rim, providing a clear view of the topographic shifts that dictate travel and access through the region.