2014 Map of Hope Butte

About this map

Hope Butte and Sugarloaf Butte stand as prominent landmarks in this Malheur County landscape, where water management is the defining feature of the terrain. The presence of the Vale Oregon Main Canal and a series of specialized catchments, including Willow Cr Reservoir 1, Willow Cr Reservoir 2, and the Hope Flat Reservoir, illustrates the critical role of irrigation and livestock watering in this arid region. The drainage network of Bully Cr and Cottonwood Cr is supplemented by numerous natural water sources like Hot Spring, Coyote Spring, and Foster Spring. This 2014 survey documents a modern cattle-ranching and agricultural environment, where the infrastructure of reservoirs and springs supports life between the rocky buttes. The Bully Cr Reservoir dominates the southern portion of the map, serving as a primary focal point for the surrounding watershed and local transport via Reservoir Rd.