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1990 Map of Ochoco Butte

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Ochoco Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Ochoco Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape, where the boundary between Wheeler and Crook counties cuts through the dense timber of the Ochoco National Forest. This 1990 provisional survey documents a terrain defined by its water sources, from the isolated Old Kelly Mill in the north to the recreational waters of Walton Lake further south. The map captures the complex drainage patterns of Nature Creek, Camp Creek, and the West Branch Bridge Creek as they carve through the mountain range.

Prominent summits and landmarks provide essential orientation for researchers, including the eponymous Ochoco Butte and the distinct volcanic profiles of Round Mountain and O'Neil Butte. High-altitude meadows like Carroll Glade, Indian Prairie, and the northern edge of the Big Summit Prairie illustrate the varied vegetation zones. Within the Bridge Creek Wilderness, numerous named springs like Thompson Spring and Hellbore Spring suggest the critical importance of water management in these protected highlands.