2020 Map of Skull Creek Butte

About this map

Catlow Rim dominates this part of Harney County, creating a sharp geological division between the high plateau and the Catlow Valley below. This 2020 landscape is defined by its water sources and historical transport routes, where the Echart Grade descends the rim to connect the uplands with the valley floor. Water is the primary driver of name-bearing features in this arid environment, marked by Bohemian Spring, O'Keefe Springs, and drainage systems such as Sixmile Cr and Cottonwood Cr. The map reveals a land structured by its relief, from the depths of Coon Canyon to the prominent landmark of Skull Creek Butte in the southeast. High-elevation basins like Henry Basin and specialized terrain features such as Pic Swale illustrate the complex topography that dictates movement through this isolated region.