1981 Map of Hat Butte

About this map

Glass Buttes dominates this high-desert landscape at the intersection of Deschutes, Lake, and Harney counties. Surveyed in the mid-1970s, the terrain is defined by volcanic features and water scarcity, evidenced by the numerous named catchments like Lone Duck Res and Mercury Reservoir. The map reveals a history of resource extraction and livestock management, with Carlon Corral and various Mine and Tailings labels scattered near Wise Flat. Peaks such as Midnight Point and Little Glass Butte rise above the surrounding sagebrush, while isolated water sources like Bush Well and Browns Well provide critical landmarks in an otherwise arid expanse. The proximity of Cinder Pits and several Prospect locations suggest an active interest in the local geology during this era.