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2011 Map of Hensley Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hensley Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hensley Butte stands as a prominent high point in this landscape of central Oregon, where a complex network of forest roads and creek drainages defines the local geography. The area's land use is anchored by features like the Elliot Ranch and the McKay Creek Forest Camp, suggesting a history of both ranching and seasonal recreation. High plateaus and dramatic relief are evidenced by landmarks such as Big Table and Little Table Mountain, which rise above the surrounding canyons.

A series of deep cuts, including Rail Canyon, Sawtell Canyon, and Lincoln Canyon, direct the flow of water towards major arteries like McKay Creek and Allen Creek. These watercourses, along with smaller tributaries like Bogue Creek and Lofton Creek, carved the terrain long before the establishment of modern routes like NE McKay Creek Rd and SE Burma Rd. The presence of Bottleneck Spring further highlights the importance of water sources in this high-desert environment.