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2020 Map of Roberts Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Roberts Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Wallowa National Forest land dominates this section of the Oregon high country, where a complex network of drainages and ridges creates a deeply dissected landscape. Notable topographic landmarks such as Roberts Butte and Starvation Ridge define the vertical relief, while the hydrology is characterized by numerous seasonal and perennial flows including Swamp Creek, Joseph Cr, and Crow Cr. The naming conventions of the gulches and canyons, such as Alford Gulch, Boner Gulch, and Johnson Canyon, often reflect the early ranching and homesteading history of Wallowa County.

Water sources are vital in this terrain, evidenced by features like Roberts Pond and a variety of named springs including Miller Spring, Mud Spring, and Elk Spring. The map detail captures the intersection of Forest Service management and the natural watershed, showing how Little Elk Cr and Chestnut Cr carve through the timbered slopes. This modern survey illustrates the enduring wilderness character and the distribution of natural resources within the forest boundaries.