2020 Map of Jackies Butte

About this map

Jackies Butte and the volcanic depression of Bowden Crater dominate this high-desert landscape in southeastern Oregon. The terrain is defined by its water management features, critical for ranching in this arid environment. Strategic water points such as Bull Canyon Reservoir, Squaw Flat Reservoir, and Long Water Holes are scattered across the quadrangle, illustrating the complex hydrology of a region where ephemeral drainages like Bull Cr and Dry Cr only flow seasonally. To the south, Beber Ranch Rd provides limited access near the meandering courses of Chimney Cr and Rattlesnake Cr. This 2020 survey highlights a remote section of Malheur County where the natural volcanic geology of landmarks like Water Hole Butte dictates the placement of essential water infrastructure and primitive road networks.