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1992 Map of Buck Butte

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Buck Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Crooked River National Grassland dominates this high desert landscape of central Oregon, showcasing a complex network of resource management and rural land use in the early 1990s. The terrain transitions from the volcanic prominence of Buck Butte and the rugged Baldwin Hills down to the drainage of Willow Creek. This map captures a dry environment where life and industry revolve around scarce water sources, evidenced by the numerous named wells and springs such as Dayton Grant Well, McMeen Spring, and Parkey Springs.

Cattle ranching infrastructure is clearly visible through landmarks like Willow Creek Corral and Boyce Corral, connected by remote tracks like Grizzly Road and Dover Lane. The map also documents agricultural water management through specialized features like the Bennett Weir and Larson Weir, alongside modern infrastructure like a major Pipeline cutting across the eastern hills. The presence of Wagonblast and family-named roads like Imbler Lane provides valuable clues for genealogists researching the homesteading legacy of Jefferson County.