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2011 Map of Otis Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Otis Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Otis Mountain serves as the high point of this high-desert landscape in eastern Oregon, overlooking a network of seasonal drainages and essential water sources. The terrain is defined by its plateaus and volcanic remnants, including the prominent Merlie Table and nearby Merlie Butte. While the area is largely uninhabited, the infrastructure of ranching and resource management is evident through the placement of Mahogany Reservoir in the north and Stallard Reservoir in the south.

Surface water is a critical feature of this arid quadrangle, with names indicating both natural and developed water points. From the cooling waters of Gabe Spring and Rimrock Spring to the southward flow of Mule Creek, the map traces the lifeblood of this rugged basin. The presence of Coal Mine Creek suggests the area's geological history, while features like Trail Flat and Mule Creek Basin provide context for the historical movement of livestock and travelers through this part of Harney County.