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2020 Map of Hat Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Hat Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The high desert landscape where Deschutes, Lake, and Harney counties meet is defined by volcanic features and isolated water catchments. Rising above the terrain, Hat Butte and Little Glass Butte provide prominent landmarks in a region largely dominated by open expanses like Gilchrist Valley and Wise Flat. The distribution of water is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by several reservoirs and small lakes, including North Glass Butte Reservoir, Mercury Reservoir, and Sitz Lake.

Evidence of ranching or remote travel is found along Bush Well Rd, which cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle. This area serves as a significant intersection of county lines, where Deschutes and Lake Counties meet near Midnight Point, and the boundary with Harney County runs along the eastern edge. The map reflects a landscape where human geography is defined by the management of water and the navigation of high-elevation volcanic topography.