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1999 Map of Telephone Butte

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Telephone Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this section of the Oregon high country, where timber and water resources have long shaped local land use. The presence of Lowe Mill (Site) and Old McKinney Mill (Site) points to a legacy of early logging and milling operations, now largely vanished from the active landscape. Located near Telephone Butte, these sites were likely once centers of local industry during the forest's early management era.

The terrain is defined by a series of meadows and drainages, including Haystack Meadow and Beaverdam Meadow, which provide vital riparian zones in the arid interior. Notable elevations like King Mountain and its Trout Lookout offer expansive views over the surrounding basins. A dense network of water sources, such as Juniper Flat Spring and Harney Road Spring, underscores the critical importance of reliable water for both early forest settlers and modern resource management.