2017 Map of Jordan Craters South

About this map

Jordan Craters dominates this corner of Malheur County, where the landscape is defined by volcanic features and essential water storage in a high-desert environment. The mapping highlights a series of isolated landmarks including Biscuit Butte, Clarks Butte, and Lava Butte, which rise above a network of seasonal basins and man-made impoundments. The distribution of sites like Mud Lake Reservoir Number Two and Saddle Butte Reservoir 2 indicates a heavy reliance on managed water resources for ranching or land management in this arid territory. Primitive transportation routes like Crater Lake Rd and Biscuit Butte Rd provide the only access through the lava fields, connecting the eponymous Crater Lake to the broader volcanic plateau. The proximity of Dry Lake Reservoir and Batch Lake further emphasizes the hydrology of this distinct volcanic complex near the Idaho border.