2011 Map of Three Man Butte Well

About this map

Three Man Butte Well is the central human-named feature of this arid landscape in southeastern Malheur County. The map documents a sparse but essential network of water management features, including Bedground Reservoir and Short Draw Reservoir, which reflect the region's reliance on collected surface water and well access. Transportation through this high desert environment is limited to a few arterial routes, specifically the Whitehorse Rd and the Old Ion Hwy in the northeast corner. This 2011 survey captures the area’s enduring character as a rangeland defined more by its catchments, such as North Blue Reservoir and Ledge Rock Reservoir, than by permanent settlements.