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2020 Map of Horse Heaven Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Horse Heaven Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Kilts stands as a focal point in this high-desert landscape of Jefferson County, where the terrain is defined by a series of prominent buttes and deeply incised canyons. The map reveals a complex hydraulic network critical to the region, including Mays Reservoir and numerous seasonal watercourses such as Horse Heaven Cr and Little Muddy Cr. The presence of Sand Spring and Buttercup Spring highlights the vital importance of natural water sources in this arid environment.

Prominent geographical landmarks like Horse Heaven Mtn and Axehandle Ridge provide significant elevation, while the naming of Kaser Butte, Maiers Butte, and Roberts Butte likely reflects the heritage of early ranching families who settled this rugged stretch of Oregon. The network of drainage features, from Hawley Canyon to Muddy Canyon, illustrates the erosive forces that have shaped the territory north of Amity Cr.