2023 Map of Sidwalter Buttes

About this map

Sidwalter Buttes rise as the central landmark of this Wasco County landscape, anchoring a high-country terrain defined by its water sources and ranching history. The geography is intricately mapped with vital drainage systems like the Warm Springs River and its South Fork, which carve through the plateau. Significant grazing and meadow lands are identified at Schoolie Pasture and Warm Springs Meadows, indicating the area's agricultural utility. A network of Bureau of Indian Affairs and local access roads, such as Schoolie Rd and Blue Lake Rd, connect the scattered springs and creek beds. To the north, Long Ridge provides a natural boundary, while the southern reaches descend toward Mill Creek Flat, where the Mill Creek Lateral suggests early efforts to manage water across these arid elevations.