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2023 Map of Buck Butte

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Buck Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Crooked River National Grassland dominates this central Oregon landscape, a region defined by high-desert terrain and vital water sources. The map reveals an intricate network of desert hydrology, where Willow Creek and Gray Butte Creek wind through the volcanic topography. Numerous named water sources, such as Cottonwood Spring, North Combs Spring, and McMeen Spring, highlight the essential nature of water in this arid environment, often serving as the primary anchors for local activity.

Elevated landmarks like Buck Butte and the Baldwin Hills overlook deep cuts in the earth including Wagonblast Canyon and Dewies Canyon. The northwestern corner shows modern rural development along roads like SE Grizzly Rd and SE Bitterbrush Dr, where the transition from public grassland to private property is clearly demarcated. This document records the careful management of open range and the continued significance of the canyonlands.