2011 Map of Buckhorn Canyon

About this map

Butte Creek and its complex network of tributaries define this deeply eroded portion of Wheeler County, Oregon. The landscape is characterized by a series of prominent drainages named after local families or geographical features, including Jumpoff Canyon, Bales Canyon, and Yantis Canyon. In the early 21st century, these canyons served as the primary conduits for local travel and ranching access, with Buckhorn Rd and Butte Creek Rd following the high ground and creek beds. The drainage system reveals the area's hydrology, where the North Fork Butte Creek and West Fork Butte Creek converge to form the main channel. Distinctive landmarks such as Sand Spring and Greasewood Canyon provide essential reference points in this high-desert environment, while smaller named cuts like Big Stewart Canyon and Little Stewart Canyon illustrate the intricate local topography documented by the USGS.