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2017 Map of Harl Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Wallowa National Forest dominates this northeastern Oregon landscape, where high ridges and deep drainages define the topography of Wallowa County. The map captures a rugged network of forest roads and trails, including Deadhorse Ridge Rd and the NFD 3540 Trl, which provide access to the high ground of Deadhorse Ridge and White Horse Ridge. The area is characterized by significant vertical relief, rising from the waters of Big Sheep Cr and its numerous tributaries like Moffit Cr and Morgan Cr to prominent landmarks such as Harl Butte and Needham Butte.

Remote outposts and geographic markers like Marr Flat and Bunch Point suggest the area's history of grazing and resource management within the national forest. Hydrological features are vital in this dry upland, noted by the presence of Spoon Spring and Double Hitch Spring. The intricate drainage patterns, including Road Canyon and Shadow Canyon, illustrate the erosive power of the local creek systems over time.