2011 Map of Mutton Mountain

About this map

Mutton Mountains define this high-desert landscape in Wasco County, where the network of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and service roads reveals a long history of ranching and land management. The presence of multiple historic sites like Mutton Mountain Corral, Eagle Springs Corral, and Charley Corral indicates the importance of livestock grazing across these ridges. Water sources are critical in this terrain, as evidenced by Little Fawn Spring and Mutton Mountain Spring, which feed into the rugged drainages of Eagle Creek and Skookum Creek. To the north, the elevation rises toward Shaniko Butte, while the southwestern corner features the notable landform known as Hellgate. This 2011 survey captures the specialized infrastructure of a working landscape, where the naming of remote corrals like Wire Corral speaks to a legacy of range life.