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2011 Map of Maupin Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Ryegrass Ranch stands as a focal point of human activity in this arid portion of Crook County, where the high desert landscape is defined by its distinct volcanic and erosional geology. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations such as Maupin Butte, Homestead Butte, and the flat-topped Twelvemile Table, which overlook a network of seasonal watercourses and drainage patterns.

Hydrological features are central to the region's character, including the sprawling Alkali Creek and the localized Summit Reservoir. These water sources, along with Beaver Creek in the northwest, suggest a landscape managed for cattle and land use where every reliable spring or basin is a vital resource. Family-named landmarks like Payne Ridge and geographic identifiers such as Odell Hollow and Milk Butte provide a specific sense of place for those tracing the history of Oregon's interior basin.