2011 Map of Bear Canyon Butte

About this map

Bear Canyon Butte and Emigrant Butte command this high desert landscape in Harney County, where a network of seasonal water sources and primitive forest roads defines the human presence. This 2011 survey illustrates the reliance on localized water points such as Little Emigrant Spring, Lost Guard Spring, and Beaver Rock Spring, many of which are linked by historic routes like Coyote Spring Rd and Dipping Vat Spring Rd. Public land management is evident through the inclusion of Rainbow Campground and the Corbett Cabin, while the presence of the Buck Spring Reservoir highlights the modification of the natural drainage to support range use. The map reveals the intricate dissection of the plateau by Bear Canyon Creek and Little Emigrant Creek, showing a terrain largely shaped by its hydrological patterns.