2017 Map of Mustang Butte

About this map

Mustang Butte rises above the high desert floor of Malheur County, anchoring a landscape shaped by seasonal water and the vast drainage of Barren Valley. This interior basin relies on ephemeral sources such as Piute Cr and Couch Cr, which feed into the large Piute Lake Bed. Humans have managed this arid environment through improvements like Cook Reservoir and the utilization of Piute Spring, providing critical points of access for ranching and passage. The transit network is sparse, centered on the Crowley-Riverside Rd, which cuts across the northern sections to connect remote outposts. Surveyed at the township and range level, the map highlights the geometric intersection of t27s r39e, t28s r38e, and t28s r39e, reflecting the systematic organization of Oregon's expansive southeastern rangelands.