2017 Map of Iron Mountain

About this map

Iron Mtn rises as a prominent landmark in this corner of Malheur County, anchoring a landscape shaped by volcanic history and remote ranching access. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the Saddle Butte Lava Field, a complex geological feature that includes the notable Saddle Butte Lava Tube. This 2017 survey illustrates the sparse but critical transportation network of the high desert, where unpaved routes like Kiger Rd and Tub Springs Rd provide the only passage through the expansive sagebrush and basalt terrain. The map meticulously records the Public Land Survey System grid, including boundaries for t30s r40e and t31s r40e, which are essential for tracing land ownership and grazing allotments in this isolated part of the Oregon interior.