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1990 Map of Harl Butte

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Harl Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Wallowa National Forest defines the character of this high-elevation landscape in northeastern Oregon as documented in the late 1980s. The topography is dominated by a series of steep drainages and prominent rises, most notably Harl Butte and Needham Butte. A network of watercourses including Big Sheep Creek, Needham Creek, and Makin Creek carve through the terrain, separated by high-country features such as White Horse Ridge and Marr Flat.

Evidence of local resource use is visible at a Quarry near the eastern edge and a Gravel Pit further south. The map provides a detailed view of the 4WD tracks and trails that navigate this remote area, connecting points like Spoon Spring and crossing through deep cuts like Road Canyon and Shadow Canyon. This provisional survey preserves the exact placement of cattle-related infrastructure, including several corrals, and identifies specific milestones such as Mile 20 and Mile 25 along the rugged backcountry routes.