2014 Map of Mahogany Butte

About this map

Mahogany Butte and the surrounding high desert terrain define this corner of the state, where the boundary between Lake County and Harney County runs North-South through a landscape of volcanic features and vital water sources. This 2014 survey captures a region defined by its topography rather than its towns, centered on Mahogany Mtn and the strategic Shirks Lookout. The distribution of named water points like Buckaroo Spring, Dropoff Waterhole, and Rose Brief Spring indicates the critical importance of reliable hydrology for land management in this arid environment. Roads such as Mahogany Mountain Rd and Buckaroo Pass Rd navigate the drainages of West Road Gulch and East Road Gulch, providing access to high-elevation grazing and monitoring points. The southern portion of the map levels out into the broad expanse of Ryegrass Valley, accessible via Buckaroo Pass.