2017 Map of Defeat Butte

About this map

Defeat Butte and the adjacent Defeat Ridge dominate this high-desert landscape along the border of Malheur County, Oregon and Owyhee County, Idaho. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal water catchments and named volcanic features, reflecting the remote cattle-ranching geography of the Great Basin. Large reservoirs such as Mustang Lake Reservoir and North Hoodoo Butte Reservoir are scattered throughout the quadrangle, serving as critical infrastructure for the livestock industry. Drainage patterns like S Fork Toppin Cr and Toppin Cr carve through the landscape, while family-named or descriptive landmarks like Stoney Corral Ridge and Black Snake Reservoir offer points of reference for local land use. This survey captures the sparse, utilitarian settlement of the region in the early 21st century.