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2023 Map of Hehe Butte

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Hehe Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Hehe Butte and Simnasho Butte dominate this high-desert landscape in Wasco County, where volcanic topography directs the flow of the Warm Springs River. The modern water management system is evident through the Mill Creek Canal, which cuts across the lower elevations near Mill Creek Flat. This area is defined by a series of distinct geographical flats and prairies, such as Beaver Creek Prairie and Miller Flat, which suggest a long-standing history of seasonal use and grazing.

A complex network of service roads, including Simnasho Rd and Log Springs Rd, provides access across the drainage basins of Beaver Creek and Coyote Creek. The map reveals the intricate natural drainage patterns of the region, specifically around a landform known as The Island, where the river makes a sharp bend. These features collectively illustrate the modern intersection of natural hydrography and deliberate land management in this part of Oregon.