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2023 Map of Drake Butte

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Drake Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Maury Mountains dominate the southern portion of this high-desert landscape within the Ochoco National Forest. This high-altitude terrain is defined by a series of volcanic buttes and flats, including Polk Butte in the northwest and Tower Point near the center. The drainage network is complex, with Shotgun Creek, Drake Creek, and Wildcat Creek cutting through the northern reaches toward the Crooked River.

Resource management and ranching history are evident in the numerous water developments such as Reams Reservoir, Miller Lake, and Frank Reservoir. The presence of the Sunrise Valley Ranch Lodge Airport in the southeast corner indicates a modern ranching infrastructure, while locations like Double Cabin Pond and Telephone Flat reflect the localized nomenclature of the Oregon interior. The map provides clear detail on the forest road network, including the SE Paulina Hwy and Drake Creek Rd, which provide access to this isolated portion of Crook County.