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1998 Map of Rail Creek Butte, 2000 Print
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1998 Map of Rail Creek Butte

USGS Topo · Published 2000

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Malheur National Forest dominates this landscape in the southern Blue Mountains region during the late 1990s. The terrain is defined by its extensive drainage network and open meadows, most notably Myrtle Park Meadows and the high Mud Flat in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The topography centers on the prominent Rail Creek Butte, where several watercourses like Rail Creek and Damon Creek originate, flowing through steep draws and timbered slopes. Evidence of land management and historical grazing is present through named features such as Officer Springs and the expansive Bear Valley Burns area. This 1998 revision by the Forest Service highlights a landscape where water sources were critical for both the natural ecosystem and local industry, with numerous springs dotting the hillsides near Shirtail and along Crooked Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1998
Date Published2000
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.5 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain