2023 Map of Beatys Butte NW

About this map

Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge dominates the western portion of this high desert landscape in Lake County, Oregon. The terrain is defined by a series of dramatic erosional features that drain toward the eastern basins, most notably Guano Slough and the deeply incised Guano Canyon. These ephemeral water systems, including Black Canyon and Blocks Canyon, suggest a complex hydrological pattern where seasonal runoff carves through the volcanic plateaus. Human activity in this arid region is sparse, centered primarily on the corridor of Beatys Butte Rd, which provides access through the southern reaches near West Road Gulch. The map captures the specialized land management of the refuge system alongside traditional rangeland surveying markers.