2020 Map of Locust Butte

About this map

Wagontire serves as the primary focal point in this high-desert region of Harney and Lake counties, situated along the Dry Valley Hwy and supported by the Wagontire Airport. This area is defined by its critical water management infrastructure, where livestock and wildlife depend on features such as Wolter Lake, Locust Butte Reservoir, and the Highway Lake Waterhole. The map illustrates a landscape of sparse but essential connectivity, with Butte Valley Rd and Wagontire Lo Rd traversing the terrain surrounding the prominent Locust Butte. The presence of Shroder Waterhole on the eastern edge further underscores the reliance on localized water sources in an otherwise arid expanse, marking the intersection of natural topography and ranching history.