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2014 Map of Madison Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Madison Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Umatilla National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Morrow County, where the terrain is marked by a series of prominent peaks and intricate drainage systems. The northern portion is dominated by the heights of Texas Butte and Madison Butte, while the south features the expansive plateau of Mahogany Flat and Gilman Flat. This 2014 survey reveals an area heavily managed for forestry and recreation, as evidenced by the dense network of National Forest Development Roads, including Natl Forest Develop Road 050 RD.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the numerous named water sources that supported early cattle ranging and forest camps, such as Jug Spring, Bottle Spring, and Camp Moreland Spring. The map preserves colorful local nomenclature through features like Morphine Ridge and Morphine Canyon, providing a detailed spatial record of this rural Oregon backcountry before further changes in land management or environmental shifts.