2011 Map of Roberts Butte

About this map

Fine Ranch, Davis Ranch, and Baker Ranch represent the dispersed agricultural and ranching settlement pattern in this corner of Wallowa County. The landscape is defined by deep drainages like Gould Gulch and Johnson Canyon that feed into larger water systems such as Elk Creek and Joseph Creek. Significant elevations like Roberts Butte and Starvation Ridge overlook a network of seasonal camps and ranching outposts, including Chico Camp and the Swamp Creek Cow Camp. This 2011 survey documents a remote interior of Oregon where movement is dictated by the rugged topography, utilizing established routes like Old Homestead Rd and Chico Rd. Small water sources such as Miller Spring and Elk Spring remain critical landmarks for navigation and land use in this high-elevation terrain.