2017 Map of Butler Hill

About this map

Catlow Valley dominates this high desert portion of Harney County, illustrating a landscape defined by dramatic geological transitions and intermittent water patterns. The topography is sharply interrupted on the eastern edge by the Catlow Rim, where the land rises abruptly toward the summit of Butler Hill. This area, characteristic of the Oregon Outback, shows a sparse human footprint consisting primarily of long-distance routes like Catlow Valley Rd and Beckley Rd that follow the natural contours of the basin floor. At the southwestern corner, the drainage of the region terminates at the Rock Creek Sinks, a hydrologic feature where surface water disappears into the subterranean environment. The map captures a moment in the modern era where ranching access roads such as Rock Creek Ln and Blitzen Valley Rd provide the primary skeleton for navigating this isolated terrain.