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1990 Map of Otis Mountain

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Otis Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The high plateau of Merlie Table and the prominent summit of Otis Mountain define this landscape in the southern reaches of the Malheur National Forest. This 1990 survey captures a rugged high-desert environment in Harney County, characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages and essential water sources. Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by the presence of the Monument Reservoir, Stallard Reservoir, and Mahogany Reservoir.

Lower elevations are marked by features like Moffit Basin and Merlie Butte, while the names of creeks such as Coal Mine Creek and Mule Creek hint at the historical livestock and resource extraction activities of the region. Scattered across the terrain are several named springs, including Rimrock Spring, Basco Spring, and Pine Spring, which served as vital landmarks for early ranchers and travelers navigating the area between Bluebucket Creek and Birch Creek.