2020 Map of Sparta Butte

About this map

The Eagle Creek Wild and Scenic River carves a deep path through this corner of the Whitman National Forest in Baker County. This 2020 landscape is defined by its significant relief, featuring numerous named drainages such as Six Dollar Gulch, Empire Gulch, and Town Gulch. These features, along with the prominent Sparta Butte and Eagle Creek Canyon, reveal a terrain shaped by water and timber management. Modern recreational use is evident through an extensive network of specialized routes like the Lily White Snowmobile and Eagle Drive Snowmobile trails. Historical land use is further indicated by local infrastructure such as Stoddard Reservoir and the Martin Bridge crossing, while water sources like Torchlight Spring and Fizz Spring suggest the importance of spring-fed hydrology in this part of eastern Oregon.