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2017 Map of Mitchell Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mitchell Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mitchell Butte Hot Spring sits near the base of its namesake volcanic feature, marking a distinct geothermal point in this eastern Oregon landscape. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent elevations and flat-topped mesas, including Chalk Butte, Deer Butte, and the elevated Owyhee Bench. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the Rock Spring Siphon and a network of named springs such as Chalk Spring and Rock Spring.

Drainage systems like Fletcher Gulch and Johnson Gulch cut through the high ground, while the Owyhee River flows through the southeastern corner. This survey documents a landscape of large-scale ranching and water infrastructure, where local roads like Cow Hollow Rd and Chalk Butte Rd provide access through the complex network of canyons, including Rock Spring Canyon and the North Fork Rock Spring Canyon.