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1971 Map of Butler Hill

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Butler Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Catlow Valley dominates the western half of this 1970s survey, illustrating a remote basin environment where human presence is marked by isolated landmarks and water sources. The landscape is defined by the dramatic ascent of the Catlow Rim to the east, rising toward Butler Hill, which served as a site for local mineral extraction as evidenced by the nearby Gravel Pits.

Settlement patterns in this high desert region of Harney County are sparse and tied to specific family holdings. Points of interest for local historians include the Koontz Homestead and Rieckens Corner, which provide clear markers of early ranching or residential activity. The prevalence of features such as Well (Site) and various unnamed wells underscores the critical importance of water management in sustaining these remote outposts. Transport is limited to a network of Jeep trails and a primary Trail, reflecting the area's undeveloped character during the early 1970s.