1981 Map of Ibex Butte

About this map

High desert volcanic features and early 1980s water management infrastructure dominate this portion of Crook County. The terrain is defined by dramatic escarpments such as Sherman Rim and Rodman Rim, which flank several prominent volcanic landforms including Ann Butte and the central Ibex Butte. This arid landscape reveals a network of vital water resources essential for livestock and local wildlife, from natural features like Rickman Spring and Willow Springs to man-made developments like Twelvemile Res No 3 and Sartain Res No 2. Evidence of historical land use is visible at Corral and several waterholes, including the Santry Waterhole and Mills Waterhole. The map also captures several distinctive high points like Kid Peak and Willow Butte, providing a detailed look at the relief and remote ranching infrastructure of Central Oregon before the turn of the century.