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2020 Map of Calamity Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Calamity Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this high-elevation region of the Oregon interior, where the boundary between Grant and Harney counties follows the crest of the watershed. Centered on the prominent peak of Calamity Butte, the landscape is defined by a dense network of mountain springs and seasonal drainages. High plateaus such as Jackknife Flat and Crane Flat interrupt the steep drainages of Calamity Creek and Brophy Creek, while Elbow Canyon cuts through the eastern reaches of the quadrangle.

Evidence of early land use and backcountry access appears through named clearings like Potts Field and the lone established route, One Pine Road. The hydrology of the area is particularly complex, featuring numerous named water sources including Willow Spring Brook, Alkali Spring, and Elk Wallow Spring, which reflect the historical importance of water points for forest management and local ranching interests in this arid timberland.