2014 Map of Coffin Butte

About this map

Coffin Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this high-desert portion of Harney County, providing a visual anchor for the surrounding basin and range landscape. The topography of the region is defined by these steep-sided volcanic features and broad, dry expanses such as White Sage Flat to the southeast. To the west, the presence of Sulphur Springs suggests a geothermal influence on the local hydrology, a common characteristic of the Oregon desert that often dictated the movement of early travelers and livestock.