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2017 Map of Roberts Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Roberts Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Wallowa National Forest land defines this portion of northeastern Oregon, where the high-elevation landscape is carved by deep drainages and canyons. The prominent Roberts Butte stands above the terrain, near the small Roberts Pond. This survey details a complex network of forest development roads, including the Old Homestead Rd and Roberts Butte Rd, which provide access through the timber and along the ridges.

Water sources are vital in this environment, represented by numerous named springs such as Miller Spring, Twin Spring, and Elk Spring. These features, along with the headwaters of Chesnimnus Cr and Little Elk Cr, highlight the importance of riparian corridors for early land use and wildlife. The map also records locally named landmarks like Starvation Ridge and Boner Gulch, reflecting the rugged character and history of the people who navigated these mountains.