2011 Map of Monroe Butte

About this map

Brownlee Reservoir defines the western edge of this rugged landscape in Baker County, where the high-elevation terrain of the Hitt Mountains and peaks like Iron Mountain dictate the drainage patterns of the region. The map documents the isolated settlement of Mineral, located along Dennett Creek, which serves as a central point for historic mining activity in the area. Evidence of the region's extraction history is specifically noted at the Mortimer Mine, situated south of the distinctive Chinamans Hat formation. Numerous watercourses, including Sturgill Creek and Wolf Creek, carve through the complex topography between named summits like Monroe Butte and McChord Butte. The inclusion of the Natl Forest Develop Road 010 Trl highlights the area's role within managed forest lands, where early infrastructure supports both resource management and mountain access.