2017 Map of McCarty Butte

About this map

McCarty Butte rises above a high-desert landscape defined by the intersection of the Fremont National Forest and Deschutes National Forest. This remote section of Lake County is characterized by a complex network of forest development roads and BLM access routes that crisscross the arid terrain. Water management is a primary feature of the area's development, evidenced by the presence of Lasater Reservoir, Wastina Pond, and isolated water sources like Gubsher Well. These features, along with seasonal drainages such as Dry Creek and Smoke Cr, indicate a landscape where resource management is critical for land use. The map also reveals the flatlands of Sears Flat, which break the volcanic topography of the high interior plateau.