2020 Map of Plot Butte

About this map

Deschutes National Forest encompasses this high desert landscape, defined by a series of volcanic landmarks and seasonal water sources. The terrain is dominated by prominent elevations including Mahogany Butte, Plot Butte, and Watkins Butte, which rise above the surrounding flats and drainage basins. Evidence of the area's hydrology is found at Sand Spring and the Plot Butte Waterhole, while the presence of Dry Lake in the northern reaches suggests the intermittent nature of surface water in this arid environment.