2020 Map of Madison Butte

About this map

Umatilla National Forest dominates this section of Morrow County, where the high ridges and deep drainages of the Blue Mountains define the landscape. The terrain is anchored by prominent elevations including Madison Butte, Texas Butte, and Copple Butte, creating a complex network of canyons such as Morphine Canyon and Moreland Canyon. These features indicate a rugged high-elevation environment where seasonal water sources like Wildcat Spring, Lucky Spring, and Wire Corral Spring were critical for early livestock operations and forest management.