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2014 Map of Telephone Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Telephone Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Malhuer National Forest dominates this high-desert terrain in Harney County, where the landscape is defined by its volcanic buttes and critical water sources. Rising above the surroundings, Telephone Butte and King Mountain serve as primary landmarks for navigation through the dense system of forest development roads. Historically significant routes like Military Rd and Fort Harney Rd cross the territory, hinting at the era of early frontier transport and the strategic importance of these passes.

The map reveals an intricate network of springs that sustain the region, including Telephone Spring, Black Rock Spring, and Sage Spring. These water points often coincide with established meadows such as Haystack Meadow and Call Meadow, which have traditionally supported seasonal grazing and forest service operations. The naming of features like Cow Cr and Cow Creek Rd further underscores the enduring relationship between the local geography and the regional ranching economy.