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1992 Map of Suplee Butte

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Suplee Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Ochocco National Forest dominates this landscape, where the high ridges and flats of eastern Oregon support a legacy of early ranching and milling. The terrain is defined by the steep elevation changes of Rail Ridge and Hardscrabble Ridge, which overlook numerous water sources including Blue Pot Spring and Wildcat Spring. Evidence of human settlement and industry is scattered across the topography, from the Robinson Homestead in the north to the Barnard Mill (Site) and the Ellingson Mill on the South Fork John Day River.

This 1990s revision reveals a network of small reservoirs, such as Sedge Reservoir and Greenwater Reservoir, vital for managing the arid environment. Local landmarks like Suplee Butte and the Delore Place serve as anchors for family historians tracing roots in this portion of Grant County, while the presence of a Landing Strip on Cinnabar Flat highlights the logistical needs of this isolated high-country region.