2011 Map of Sugarloaf Butte

About this map

Sugarloaf Butte and Houston Butte rise above the high desert floor in this 2011 U.S. Geological Survey representation of central Oregon. The landscape is defined by a dendritic network of intermittent drainage, where seasonal flows like Spring Creek, Cow Creek, and Ant Creek have carved deep recesses into the plateau. These geological processes are most evident in the formation of Juniper Canyon and Norman Canyon in the southwest. A sparse network of rural routes, including Roberts Rd and SE Bear Creek Rd, provides the primary access through this rangeland. The presence of named landmarks such as Millihorn Hill and South Fork Hill suggests the importance of these high points for local navigation and livestock management in a region where water sources like Bear Creek are vital but scattered.