2017 Map of Madison Butte

About this map

Madison Butte and Texas Butte dominate this section of the Umatilla National Forest in Morrow County, where a network of forest development roads and primitive trails crisscross the high terrain. The landscape is defined by its numerous water sources, including Camp Moreland Spring and Wildcat Spring, which historically supported seasonal livestock grazing and forestry operations. The southern portion of the quadrangle reveals distinct geographical features like Morphine Ridge and Morphine Canyon, leading down toward Mahogany Flat and Gilman Flat. Unlike many areas defined by permanent towns, this 2017 survey illustrates a working mountain landscape where the naming of individual springs—such as Bacon Spring, Lucky Spring, and Hidden Spring—was vital for navigation and land management. The presence of the Copple Butte Trail and Alder Creek Trail indicates the long-standing use of these ridges for travel through the northeastern Oregon wilderness.