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2017 Map of Jackies Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Jackies Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Jackies Butte and the nearby Bowden Crater anchor this high desert landscape in Malheur County, Oregon. The area is defined by its volcanic topography and the critical management of water in an arid environment, evidenced by names like Long Water Holes and Squaw Flat Reservoir. These features suggest a history of seasonal grazing and ranching, where isolated catchments provided essential support for livestock in the sagebrush steppe.

Remote access is marked by the presence of Beber Ranch Rd in the southwest, while drainage patterns are defined by seasonal watercourses such as Bull Cr and Chimney Cr. The southern portion of the quadrangle includes Water Hole Butte and the Bull Canyon Reservoir, reflecting a landscape where every geographic landmark and water source was of vital importance to the ranchers and land managers navigating this corner of the state.