2023 Map of Mackey Butte

About this map

Morris Meadows sits in the high interior of the High Desert at the boundary between Crook and Harney counties. This terrain is defined by a series of prominent north-south ridges, including Bradford Ridge, Freezeout Ridge, and Nicoll Ridge, which structure the drainage of seasonal water into Buck Creek and Nicoll Creek. The land use is dominated by water management and public forestry, with a concentration of small impoundments such as Freezeout Reservoir, Gravelly Flat Reservoir, and Three Pines Reservoir providing vital resources for the eastern portion of the Ochoco National Forest. The presence of labels like Trails End Reservoir and Roadside Reservoir suggests a landscape managed for cattle or wildlife within the remote high country near Mackey Butte.