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2023 Map of Three Man Butte Well

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Three Man Butte Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Blue Mtn dominates this southeastern Oregon landscape, where the high desert terrain is punctuated by essential water management features. These catchment points, including Bedground Reservoir and Ledge Rock Reservoir, speak to the region's historical and ongoing reliance on seasonal runoff to support livestock and land management. The presence of Short Draw Reservoir and North Blue Reservoir suggests a carefully engineered network designed to capture water within the various draws and depressions of the mountain's eastern slopes.

Transportation through this high-altitude area is defined by the Whitehorse Rd, which cuts across the northwest, and the Old Ion Hwy along the eastern edge. The map captures the systematic organization of the public land survey system, showing clear township and range divisions such as t36s r41e. This data provides a detailed record of the geography of Malheur County, tracing the intersections of primitive roads and water sources that define life in this corner of the state.