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1990 Map of Salt Butte

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Salt Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Ochocco Mountains dominate this 1990 topographical survey, showcasing a landscape defined by deep drainages and volcanic remnants within the Ochocco National Forest. The map documents a quiet industrial presence in the high country, with several labeled Quarry sites and evidence of earlier extraction efforts, such as a Mine Tunnel and a Mine Shaft located near the headwaters of McKay Creek.

Hydrology is central to the area's utility, marked by numerous named water sources such as Kidnap Spring, Whitetail Spring, and Ray Spring, which likely served as vital points for livestock and forest management. Distinctive landforms like Salt Butte, Mahogany Butte, and the flat-topped Big Table provide clear landmarks across the forest. The drainage patterns of Mill Creek and Schoolhouse Creek illustrate the complex watershed that characterizes this section of Crook County.