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1971 Map of Beatys Butte

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Beatys Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Beatys Butte dominates this high desert landscape along the border of Lake and Harney counties, representing a remote corner of southeastern Oregon as it appeared in the early 1970s. The terrain is defined by its water sources and volcanic topography, with numerous reliable points such as Willow Spring, North Spring, and Mustang Spring serving as vital landmarks in an otherwise arid environment.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but specialized, shown by the Landing Strip and a network of primitive routes like the Jeep Trail and East Road. These features, alongside the Mustang Basin and the striking Red Hills, illustrate the region's historical reliance on livestock ranching and the necessity of backcountry access. This 1980 photorevision captures the essential infrastructure of the Great Basin, including the drainage of Guano Slough and the isolation of Rattlesnake Butte.