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2024 Map of Oregon Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The West Little Owyhee Wild and Scenic River carves a deep, winding course through this high-altitude landscape in Malheur County. The river's path is defined by steep descents into Massey Canyon and Loose Canyon, while the surrounding terrain is dominated by prominent volcanic landforms like Oregon Butte, Mahogany Butte, and Twin Buttes. Water management in this arid environment is evident through isolated features like Oregon Butte Spring and the Twin Buttes Reservoir.

Transportation is limited to remote corridors such as Airplane Reservoir Rd and Tent Creek Rd, which traverse the high plateaus between drainage systems. The survey also captures the convergence of several small seasonal watercourses, including Toppin Creek and Tent Creek, which flow toward the Owyhee basin. This documentation by the U.S. Geological Survey emphasizes the intersection of protected wilderness areas and traditional rangeland usage.