2014 Map of Scratch Post Butte

About this map

Scratch Post Butte and Circle Butte dominate this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where the terrain is carved by a complex network of seasonal drainages. The 2014 survey reveals an environment defined by water management and natural springs, notably Smith Reservoir and the Wheaton Cr Reservoir in the western reaches. This area reflects the typical ranching geography of eastern Oregon, where named features like Kink Spring and Hay Canyon denote vital resources for land use. The map tracks the headwaters and paths of numerous creeks including Sheep Cr, Deep Cr, and Rinehart Cr, which flow through the high elevations near Juniper Mtn. The detailed contour work illustrates the transition from the rugged volcanic buttes to the lower basins of Clover Cr.