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2014 Map of Oregon Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Oregon Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Umatilla National Forest encompasses the high country of the Blue Mountains, where dramatic elevation changes define the landscape. The prominent Oregon Butte stands as a central landmark, surrounded by a complex system of drainage basins including E Fork Butte Cr and W Fork Butte Cr. The terrain is characterized by a series of long, finger-like ridges such as West Butte Ridge, Grizzly Bear Ridge, and Patterson Ridge, which separate deep canyons and seasonal watercourses.

Remote springs and named flats indicate the historical importance of water sources for both wildlife and high-altitude grazing. Locations like Ant Flat, Huckleberry Spring, and Lodgepole Spring suggest specific vegetation and site usage within the forest. Notable topographical hazards are also marked, including the aptly named Danger Point and the steep confines of Box Canyon, reflecting the challenging nature of the territory for those navigating the wilderness in the early twenty-first century.