2011 Map of Butler Hill

About this map

Koontz Homestead and Rieckens Corner mark the persistent presence of ranching and early settlement in the high desert of Harney County. This 2011 survey illustrates a sparse human landscape defined by vast distances, where small named localities like Catlow and Beckley serve as critical reference points along the straight stretches of Catlow Valley Rd. The topography is dominated by the solitary rise of Butler Hill to the east, while the drainage of the basin is traced by the seasonal hydrology of Rock Creek Sinks. The map highlights the intersection of historic land claims and modern infrastructure, showing how early 20th-century family names remain anchored to the land via specialized road networks like Rock Creek Rd.