2004 Map of Mc Carty Butte

About this map

Wastina sits as a quiet historical marker in this high-desert landscape, where the transition from the dense woodlands of Fremont National Forest to the open basin of the Cabin Lake - Fort Rock Wildlife Area is clearly defined. The terrain is marked by significant volcanic and geological features like McCarty Butte and the rising edge of the Rim near Dunham Hill. Water management is central to this arid environment, evidenced by scattered improvements such as McCallum Well and a series of livestock-supporting impoundments including Mattis Reservoir, Lasater Reservoir, and Schumacher Reservoir. The northern section is dominated by the Deschutes National Forest boundary and the historic Fifth Standard Parallel South, reflecting early survey efforts that organized this portion of the Oregon outback. The presence of Horse Ranch and the Christmas Valley Byway suggests the enduring ranching and transportation corridors that define this region.