2017 Map of Sacramento Butte

About this map

Barren Valley defines the western expanse of this high desert landscape in Malheur County, where the terrain is shaped by intermittent water and volcanic features. The prominence of Sacramento Butte stands as a primary landmark above a series of man-made water catchments including Barren Basin Reservoir and the interconnected system of Upper Clark Reservoir, Lower Clark Reservoir, and Clark Reservoir. These features, along with Big Lake Reservoir, reflect the critical importance of water management in this arid region of Oregon. A network of unimproved routes, such as Dry Lake Rd and Tub Springs Rd, provides the only access through the vast public lands, while Rinehart Ranch Rd indicates the area's legacy of ranching. Drainage patterns like Burnt Flat Cr reveal the seasonal flow that sustains the local ecosystem and livestock operations.