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1971 Map of Beatys Butte NW

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Beatys Butte NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge dominates the western portion of this 1971 survey in Lake County, Oregon. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns and high-desert relief, where Black Slough Canyon and Guano Slough carve through the high plateau. To the southeast, the terrain rises toward Beatys Butte, a prominent volcanic landmark that anchors the surrounding basin.

Evidence of historical passage through this remote region is visible in the network of Jeep Trails and primitive Trails that crisscross the canyons. Seasonal water sources like Spring near West Road Gulch illustrate the critical nature of water management in the Oregon high desert. The map captures the area before modern developments, showing the reliance on primitive road networks for access to the refuge and livestock ranges.