2011 Map of Rams Butte

About this map

Rams Butte rises above the high desert landscape of Lake County, anchoring a terrain defined by critical water sources and historic routes. In this 2011 survey, the Wagontire Rd is the primary artery through a region where life and travel are dictated by the presence of catchments like the Burrows Lake Reservoir and the Rams Butte Reservoir. The landscape is etched with the drainage of Black Canyon and the open expanse of Jew Valley, illustrating the sparse but vital water infrastructure of the Oregon high desert. Features such as the Curve Waterhole highlight the necessity of reliable points of interest for livestock and navigation in an otherwise arid expanse. This map documents a high-desert environment where topography and water-management sites remain the most significant landmarks.