2020 Map of McEwen Butte

About this map

Luce Hot Springs and the surrounding high desert terrain define this corner of the Harney and Malheur County border. The landscape is shaped by complex water management and natural drainage, where the S Fork Malheur River meets a network of ranching infrastructure including the Visher Feed Canal and Cables Ditch. This geography of water is further emphasized by several catchment points such as McEwen Reservoir, Visher Reservoir, and White Reservoir. Rising above these drainages are prominent landmarks like McEwen Butte and Buck Mtn. The orientation of local travel follows the creek beds and river valleys, marked by the Juntura-Riverside Rd and Riverside Hwy-78 Rd, reflecting the remote and rugged character of eastern Oregon’s basin country.