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2024 Map of Mutton Mountain

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Mutton Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery anchors the southwest corner of this high-desert landscape in Wasco County, marking a vital intersection of conservation and hydrology. The terrain is defined by the significant rise of the Mutton Mountains, where the peak of Mutton Mtn and the prominent Shaniko Butte overlook a complex network of drainage basins. Water sources like Eagle Springs and Mutton Mountain Spring provide essential relief in this arid environment, feeding into local waterways such as Quartz Creek and Skookum Creek.

A network of forestry and service roads, including Mutton Mtn Rd and Simnasho-Hot Springs Rd, provides access across the shifting elevations. Notable geological formations like Hellgate and the deep incision of Indian Head Canyon illustrate the erosive forces that have shaped the region. This 2024 survey captures the area’s character as a managed natural resource zone, defined by its seasonal creeks and steep topographic relief.