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2011 Map of Malheur Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Malheur River winds through this eastern Oregon landscape, a region defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure and rural development. The prominent Malheur Butte stands near the river, serving as a distinct volcanic landmark just west of the expanding infrastructure of the Ontario Municipal Airport. This 2011 survey captures the agricultural and residential transition of Ontario Heights, where numerous water management features like the Owyhee Canal, Dork Canal, and the Malheur Siphon illustrate the intensive engineering required to support the local economy.

Industrial and transport corridors are well-established, with Heinz Blvd and the interstate system cutting across the terrain. Residential growth is evident in the numbered canyons, including Canyon Number 2 and Canyon Number 3, while community life is represented by the Ontario Municipal Golf Course. The drainage system, featuring the Blanton Drain and Butte Drain, highlights the valley's reliance on controlled water flow for both agriculture and flood mitigation.