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2020 Map of Oregon Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Oregon Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The W Little Owyhee River carves a deep path through this corner of Malheur County, creating prominent landforms like Massey Canyon and Louise Canyon. This arid landscape is defined by its water management and elevation, with the Twin Buttes Reservoir and Oregon Butte Spring serving as vital landmarks for those navigating the high plateau. The terrain is marked by a series of distinct peaks including the Twin Buttes, Oregon Butte, and Mahogany Butte, which provide significant relief against the surrounding flats.

Transportation through this high desert relies on a network of established tracks, most notably Airplane Reservoir Rd and Tent Creek Rd. These routes follow the natural drainage patterns of seasonal waterways like Toppin Cr and Tent Cr. The map reveals the township and range system typical of the American West, showing the intersection of T40S, T41S, R46E, and R47E, which historically helped organize land use and grazing in this remote livestock-raising region.