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2014 Map of Butler Hill

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Butler Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Catlow Valley dominates this high desert landscape in Harney County, illustrating the vast open spaces of the Oregon outback as they appeared in 2014. The topography is defined by the striking verticality of the Catlow Rim, which rises sharply to the east, culminating at Butler Hill. This geological boundary separates the flat valley floor from the higher plateaus, creating a natural corridor for Or 205 as it skirts the base of the rim.

Water management and natural drainage patterns are evident in the presence of Rock Creek Sinks, where seasonal flows disappear into the desert floor. Remote access is provided by unpaved routes like Rock Creek Ln and Catlow Valley Rd, which trace the township and range lines. The map also captures the mouth of Black Canyon, showing how ephemeral watercourses have carved into the rim's face over time.