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2020 Map of Owyhee Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Owyhee River carves a dramatic path through this section of Malheur County, winding through the steep-walled Owyhee Canyon in a series of sharp meanders. This arid high-desert landscape is defined by its volcanic geology, most notably the Saddle Butte Lava Field in the northwest and prominent landmarks like Owyhee Butte and Little Owyhee Butte.

Evidence of range management and water conservation in this remote area is clear through several named impoundments, including Eiguren Reservoir Number One, Eiguren Reservoir Number Two, and White Rock Reservoir. While mostly void of permanent settlements, the map documents a network of remote access routes such as Tub Springs Rd, Airstrip Rd, and the Old Ion Hwy, reflecting the region's history of cattle ranching and isolated outposts like the one reached via Bogus Ranch Rd.