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1999 Map of Calamity Butte

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Calamity Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape along the boundary of Grant and Harney counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of hydrologic features, including the headwaters of Beaverdam Creek, Calamity Creek, and Trout Creek. These drainages are supported by numerous named water sources like Tin Can Spring and Elk Wallow Spring, which were vital for the region's ranching and forestry operations.

Evidence of human habitation and industry appears at the Wade Ranch and the H & V Cabin, providing specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local families in this portion of Oregon. The prominence of Calamity Butte serves as a central landmark, overlooking features such as Jackknife Flat and Elbow Canyon. The presence of a Quarry and various field roads indicates the ongoing management of these public lands at the close of the twentieth century.