2020 Map of Clevenger Butte

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this section of eastern Oregon, where the landscape is defined by the high-elevation drainage systems of the Little Malheur River. This 2020 survey documents a high-desert terrain punctuated by prominent volcanic and erosional features such as Clevenger Butte and Ironside Mtn. The presence of the Lockhart Airport near the confluence of Bridge Cr and the river suggests a reliance on aerial access in this isolated territory. Grazing and water rights are historically significant here, as evidenced by named locations like Black Pasture and Byars Spring. Road networks like Rose Creek Rd and Castle Rock Rd track through the canyons and along the ridges, providing the primary access through the boundary where Grant Co and Malheur Co meet.