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2011 Map of Mitchell Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mitchell Butte and the surrounding high benches of Malheur County define this landscape of early 21st-century irrigation and arid terrain. The Owyhee River flows through the southern portion of the quadrangle, supporting a complex water management system vital to regional agriculture. This network is evidenced by the prominent North Canal, the Cow Hollow Siphon, and the Rock Spring Siphon, which navigate the elevation changes between Lincoln Bench and Owyhee Bench.

Beyond the engineered waterways, the map detail highlights geothermal and geological landmarks like Mitchell Butte Hot Spring and the distinctive Chalk Butte. Geologists and local historians can trace the rugged drainage patterns of Rock Springs Canyon and Fletcher Gulch, which cut through the high desert toward the river valley. The road network, including Cow Hollow Rd and Schweizer Rd, provides a clear view of how rural access has been maintained across these diverse landforms.