2011 Map of Horn Butte

About this map

Horn Butte stands as a prominent topographical feature in this high-desert region of Gilliam County. The landscape is defined by the significant drainage of Willow Creek, which carves through the eastern portion of the map, and the deep incisions of Eightmile Canyon and Fourmile Canyon further west. Transportation in this arid stretch is limited to a small network of rural routes, including Rhea Rd and Eightmile Canyon Rd, which follow the natural contours of the drainages. The map reveals the relationship between water and accessibility, where roads often align with the canyon floors or creek beds, serving the sparse agricultural or grazing lands characteristic of the Oregon interior.