2011 Map of Hickland Butte

About this map

Hickland Butte dominates the northern skyline of this high desert terrain in Gilliam County, where the landscape is defined by deep drainages and isolated landmarks. The region’s early ranching and homesteading roots are preserved in the locations of Eightmile Cemetery and the Tommy Dean Cemetery, which stand as quiet markers of the families who settled this arid plateau. Modern connectivity is maintained through a network of rural routes such as Fairview Rd and Cecil Rd, which navigate the elevation changes near Eightmile Canyon and Cow Canyon. These geographic features suggest a land shaped by seasonal water flow and livestock movement, typical of the eastern Oregon wheat and cattle country. The proximity of Mason Rd and Davidson Rd further delineates the structured land divisions of this agricultural interior.