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1988 Map of Glasgow Butte

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Glasgow Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Colvard Station sits along the Powder River in this eastern Oregon landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of early irrigation efforts. The map reveals a sophisticated water-management system designed for ranching and agriculture, featuring the Lower Powder Ditch, Basche Ditch, and Steward Ditch carving through the valley floor. To the south, Pritchard Flat and the namesake Glasgow Butte rise above the drainage of Love Creek and its diverted East Fork Love Ditch.

Genealogists and local historians can locate small family-named landmarks like J N Bishop Spring and the Widman Reservoir. Evidence of early industrial activity appears at the Quarry near the river and various prospect sites, while the presence of a cemetery and several corrals points to the area's established ranching heritage. The terrain transitions from the river valley to the heights of Bacher and the uniquely named Crystal Palace Gulch to the northeast.