2014 Map of Burns Butte

About this map

Burns Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape of Harney County, characterized by a complex network of seasonal water management and logging access. The map reveals an arid terrain punctuated by essential water sources such as Wheeler Spring, Alder Spring, and Rimrock Spring. Ranching and resource management are evident through numerous catchments like Erenos Reservoir, Halfway Reservoir, and the W Willow Cr Reservoir. This 2014 survey documents a working landscape where geography and industry intersect. Broad, low-lying areas like Willow Creek Flats and Sandy Flat contrast with the carved-out relief of Fenwick Canyon and Brush Canyon. The presence of the Hines Logging Rd and Burns-Izee Rd underscores the historical and ongoing importance of timber transport and regional connectivity through the Sage Hen Valley.