2023 Map of Igo Butte

About this map

Igo Butte rises above a highly dissected plateau in Gilliam County, characterized by a complex network of steep drainages including Tenmile Canyon and the winding Ferry Canyon. This rural landscape reflects a classic Western grazing and transport pattern, where modern roads like Ferry Canyon Rd and Alville Rd follow the natural contours of the land, often tracing historical paths through the rimrock. For genealogists and local historians, the Igo Cem serves as a vital point of reference for the small community that once centered around this high-desert terrain. Other prominent geographical features, such as Lamberson Canyon, Corral Hollow, and Road Canyon, illustrate the erosional patterns of the region, defining the boundaries of township and range lines across this portion of central Oregon.