1971 Map of Antelope Butte

About this map

Guano Rim dominates this high-desert landscape in southeastern Oregon, forming a dramatic escarpment that separates the elevated plateau from the broad Guano Valley below. This 1971 survey captures a remote region defined by its water sources and topography, where the Doherty Slide marks a significant geologic break in the rim. Landmarks like the Langslet Monument Rest Area indicate human presence along the highway corridor, while the interior is dotted with critical watering points such as Snake Eyes Spring, Lane Spring, and Slide Waterhole. The land is shaped by volcanic features like Antelope Butte and Sage Hen Butte, with the drainage of Sage Hen Creek cutting through the sagebrush-covered terrain. A scattering of Borrow Pits and a Gravel Pit suggest localized road maintenance and resource extraction during this era.