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2014 Map of Iron Mountain Flat

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Iron Mountain Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Iron Mountain rises as the dominant landmark of this high desert landscape, overlooking the expansive Iron Mountain Flat in eastern Oregon. The terrain is defined by isolated water sources essential for cattle and wildlife, including Lakebed Waterhole, Deadbull Waterhole, and numerous springs such as Crane Spring and Willow Spring. These scattered points suggest the area's ongoing importance for ranching and resource management in a semi-arid environment.

Erosive forces are visible in the deep cuts of Buzzard Canyon and Angie Canyon, while the Coyote Rim provides a stark northern boundary to the flats. Transportation is limited to rugged tracks like Big Stick Rd, which follows the path of Big Stick Cr. The presence of features like Angie Potholes and Hughet Lake further illustrates the complex drainage patterns of the Warm Springs Valley region as it appeared in 2014.