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2023 Map of Burns Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Burns Butte rises above a landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages and man-made water storage in the high desert of eastern Oregon. This modern survey illustrates how water management shapes the terrain, featuring numerous catchments like Erenos Reservoir, West Willow Cr Reservoir, and Halfway Reservoir that serve the arid grazing lands. The topography transitions from the open expanses of Willow Creek Flats in the north to the distinctive Sandy Flat and Sage Hen Valley in the south.

Transportation through this part of Harney County is largely dictated by resource extraction and land management, evidenced by the presence of Hines Logging RD and various National Forest development routes. The map provides a detailed view of the natural springs that have long been vital to this region, such as Rimrock Spring, Alder Spring, and Wheeler Spring, alongside prominent geographical markers like Starvation Ridge.