2011 Map of Red Lookout Butte

About this map

Buckskin Mountain dominates this portion of Harney County, serving as a primary landmark in a high-desert environment defined by its water management and volcanic relief. This 2011 survey illustrates a landscape where seasonal water sources are critical, as seen in the placement of Buckskin Reservoir Number 2 and Buckskin Reservoir Number 3. These man-made catchments, along with Buckskin Spring, suggest the area's importance for local ranching or wildlife management in an otherwise arid expanse. Distinctive volcanic features like Red Lookout Butte and Lookout Butte rise from the terrain, offering natural high points that have historically served as navigational aids or fire observation sites in this sparsely settled region of eastern Oregon.