2014 Map of Mustang Butte

About this map

Mustang Butte dominates the southern landscape of this high desert region in Malheur County, where the terrain is defined by dry lake beds and seasonal water sources. To the north, the Piute Lake Bed sits near the junction of Couch Cr and Piute Cr, with the essential Piute Spring providing a rare permanent water point in this arid environment. The expansive Barren Valley stretches across the central portion of the map, illustrating the isolation of the Oregon high country. Transport through this rugged area is facilitated by established tracks such as the Crowley-Riverside Rd and Turnbull Lk, which connect these remote geological landmarks. The map captures a landscape shaped by volcanic geography, where volcanic buttes and alkali flats dictate the path of human travel and livestock management.