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2017 Map of Pilot Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Pilot Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Ochoco National Forest dominates the northern half of this central Oregon landscape, where the terrain transitions from high timberlands down into the deep incision of the Crooked River. This hydrologically significant area is marked by a network of seasonal drainages including Wickiup Cr and Eagle Cr, alongside essential desert water sources like Sunny Slope Springs and Knox Spring. The presence of Pilot Butte serves as a primary geographic anchor for the region's topography.

Evidence of historical land use is seen through the extensive network of forest and access roads, such as Burma Rd and Conant Rd, which reflect the region's reliance on timber management and ranching access. The dramatic landscape of Box Canyon in the east highlights the erosional power of local waterways, while the township and range boundaries—including t16s r18e—provide a framework for understanding early land claims and resource allocation in Crook County.