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2014 Map of Tired Horse Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Tired Horse Butte and Pilot Butte command this high desert landscape of Lake County, where water management is the primary signature of human activity. The map reveals an intricate network of artificial catchments and natural drainage features essential for ranching and survival in the Oregon interior. Significant water features such as Stauffer Reservoir, Wagontire Mountain Reservoir, and the East Immigrant Waterhole punctuate the arid terrain, illustrating the historical necessity of securing reliable water sources.

The geography transitions from the level expanse of Overall Flat to the dramatic elevation of Stauffer Rim in the west. Notable geological occurrences include the Sinks of Lost Creek, where surface water disappears into the subterranean landscape. These landmarks are linked by remote corridors like Wagontire Rd and Tired Horse Resort Rd, tracing paths through a region defined by its sparse but vital infrastructure.