2014 Map of Mickey Springs

About this map

Mickey Butte dominates this arid landscape in Harney County, rising above the low-lying thermal features and desert basins of southeastern Oregon. The map centers on the geologic activity of the region, specifically Mickey Springs, a site noted for its geothermal character. To the north, the terrain transitions into the Mickey Basin, where Crippled Horse Spring provides a named water source in a predominantly dry environment. The presence of Ancient Lake to the east suggests the region's hydrographic history and the ephemeral nature of water in this high-desert territory. Surveyed by the U.S. Geological Survey, this topographic record illustrates the stark relief between the butte and the surrounding flats, defined by the Public Land Survey System grids of T32S and T33S.