2023 Map of Angell Butte

About this map

Angell Butte rises above a high plateau landscape defined by volcanic geology and strategic water management in Crook County. The terrain is marked by dramatic escarpments like Grindstone Rim and Yreka Rim, overlooking the seasonal drainage of Grindstone Creek. This high-desert environment shows a clear pattern of ranching adaptation through the numerous reservoirs and waterholes distributed across the range, including Gollum Reservoir, Layton Reservoir Number 2, and the tandem Upper Coyote Reservoir and Lower Coyote Reservoir. The connectivity of the region relies on established backcountry routes such as Paulina Suplee Rd and Price Twelvemile Rd, which navigate the gaps between formations like Dorschied Butte and Mud Spring Butte. Small but vital water sources like Dolan Spring and Coyote Spring remain essential landmarks in this open landscape, which transitions between elevated plateaus like Ryegrass Table and the deep cuts of Trout Creek.