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2017 Map of Donnelly Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Donnelly Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ochoco National Forest defines the character of this Harney County landscape, centered on the prominent Donnelly Butte and the surrounding high-elevation drainages. The area is a complex network of seasonal water sources and named springs, such as Harpham Spring, Bullseye Spring, and Pinkie Spring, which were vital for the seasonal grazing economy. The presence of Duffy Prairie and Boone Prairie suggests the open, higher-altitude grasslands that punctuate the timbered terrain.

Logging and forest management infrastructure is evident through named access routes like Dodson Creek Rd and Howard Ridge Rd. These roads follow the natural contours of the land, including the steep descent into Mineral Canyon and the passage along Howard Ridge. The map documents a landscape defined by water rights and forestry, where named features often mark the only permanent landmarks in a transitional mountain environment.