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2011 Map of Mahogany Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mahogany Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mahogany Mountain and Mahogany Butte define the high-desert skyline of this remote corner of Harney County. The landscape is characterized by its vital water sources, with numerous named springs such as Rose Brier Spring, East-Corral Spring, and the curiously named Dropoff Waterhole scattered across the arid terrain. These points often represent the only dependable water for livestock and wildlife in the region.

Transportation through the area is limited to rugged tracks like Buckaroo Pass Rd and Mahogany Mountain Rd, which navigate the passage between high points. Shirks Lookout provides a vantage point over the expansive Ryegrass Valley, while Rock Springs Camp serves as a lone human landmark in a territory largely shaped by geology and the availability of water at places like Wilson Spring and Reed Spring.