2020 Map of Sawmill Butte

About this map

Sawmill Butte rises as a central landmark in this high-elevation landscape straddling the boundary between Wasco and Jefferson counties. The terrain is defined by a series of parallel watercourses flowing eastward, including Shitike Cr, Boulder Cr, and Middle Cr. Historical land use is suggested by the naming of Mill Creek Flat and a network of logging and administrative routes such as NW Old Mill Rd and NW Peters Pasture Old Mill Rd. The map also details North Butte and Miller Flat, illustrating the high-country plateaus and drainages of this part of Oregon. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) roads crisscross the area, indicating its location within or near tribal lands and the importance of this network for access and resource management.