2017 Map of Buck Butte

About this map

The Crooked River National Grassland dominates this high-desert landscape south of Madras, where the high plateaus of Jefferson County are carved by steep-walled drainages and canyons. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably at Buck Butte and through the depths of Dewies Canyon and Wagonblast Canyon. This 2017 survey reveals a complex network of seasonal water sources and springs, including Juniper Spring, Larson Spring, and Cottonwood Spring, which are critical features in this arid environment. The map details a transition from the agricultural and residential outskirts of Madras, marked by roads like SE Grizzly Rd and SE Dover Ln, into the managed public lands of the national grassland. A labyrinth of forest service routes, such as Nat For Dev Rd 1175, provides access to the backcountry between Willow Cr and Mud Springs Cr.