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2023 Map of Ryegrass Butte

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Ryegrass Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Ryegrass Butte rises prominently in this high-desert portion of the Sheepshead Mountains, a landscape defined by an extensive network of artificial water catchments and seasonal drainages. The topography is marked by a series of named reservoirs, including Inbetween Reservoir, Euglena Reservoir, and Lake Edge Reservoir, which are vital for land management in this arid stretch of Malheur and Harney Counties.

Remote drainages such as Sheepshead Canyon Creek and Heath Creek carve through the terrain, while reliable water sources like Wildhorse Spring Number One and Wildhorse Spring Number Two provide historical reference points for travelers. The presence of these reservoirs and springs alongside the N Fork Ry Egrass Creek Rd illustrates the long-standing importance of water security for the ranching and resource use that has shaped this region for generations.