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2020 Map of Salt Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Ochoco National Forest dominates this section of the Ochoco Mountains in Crook County, where the high-desert landscape is defined by its drainages and prominent peaks. Named landmarks such as Salt Butte, Mahogany Butte, and Green Mtn rise above a network of waterways including McKay Cr and Mill Cr. The land use is clearly geared toward modern forest recreation, evidenced by the extensive Green Mountain Ohv trail system and playfully named routes like Giddy-Up-Go and its associated Giddy-Up-Go Tie.

Evidence of historical rural infrastructure remains in the labeling of Schoolhouse Cr, suggesting the locations of early frontier education sites. The map also identifies numerous vital water sources like Kidnap Spring and Horse Spring, which were essential for both early settlers and livestock. Notable geological features like Brennan Palisades and Big Table provide a clear view of the distinct volcanic and erosional topography of central Oregon.