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1982 Map of Defeat Butte

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Defeat Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Defeat Butte and Hoodoo Butte dominate this high-desert landscape in the early 1980s, marking a region defined by complex water management and rugged volcanic topography. Located along the Oregon-Idaho state line, the area is characterized by an extensive network of drainage and storage, where the South Fork Toppin Creek and Toppin Creek are harnessed by numerous upland pools.

Strategic water catchment features like Mustang Lake Reservoir, Black Snake Reservoir, and Defeat Lake Reservoir indicate the vital importance of seasonal water storage for rangeland utility. Prominent elevations such as Stoney Corral Ridge and Defeat Ridge provide clear landmarks across the county border between Malheur and Owyhee counties. The map captures a moment when the remote borderland relied heavily on these dispersed reservoirs to support the arid interior.