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2014 Map of Sawmill Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Sawmill Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Sawmill Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this high-elevation landscape along the boundary between Wasco and Jefferson counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of Bureau of Indian Affairs and forest roads, including the B-140 Rd and B-233 Rd, which navigate the various ridges and drainages. The hydrology of the area is particularly complex, with several watercourses carving through the uplands, such as the N Fork Boulder Cr and S Fork Boulder Cr, which converge as they flow eastward.

Relatively level areas like Miller Flat and Mill Creek Flat offer brief respites from the surrounding slopes. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, Shitike Cr and North Butte mark the transition into even higher elevations. The presence of features like the Mill Cr Lateral suggests managed water systems integrated into the natural flow of Mill Cr. This 2014 survey serves as a detailed record of the roads and natural water systems that support the land management and resource access in this part of Oregon.