2023 Map of Funny Butte

About this map

Ochoco National Forest and Malheur National Forest converge in this high-elevation reach of Grant County, where the landscape is defined by volcanic features and a network of named springs. Central to this survey are the namesake Funny Butte and its neighbor, Little Funny Butte, rising above Sage Hen Flat. The geography reveals a transition between prominent ridges like Souley Ridge and flat-topped formations such as Moon Creek Table. Water remains a critical element for local land use, evidenced by named water sources including Frankies Cabin Spring, Thursday Spring, and Bull Creek Spring. Remote access is maintained through a series of National Forest Development Roads and the Izee Ranch-to Co Line Rd, illustrating the region's enduring connection to timber and ranching activities. The drainage patterns of Wilson Creek, Jackass Creek, and Brisbois Creek carve through the terrain, leading toward larger systems beyond the forested boundaries.