2020 Map of Tired Horse Butte

About this map

Tired Horse Butte and Pilot Butte command this high desert landscape in Lake County, defining a region where water management is the primary marker of human activity. The map reveals an intricate network of localized hydrology designed to support livestock and survival in an arid environment, including Stauffer Reservoir, Wagontire Mountain Reservoir, and the East Immigrant Waterhole. These features, alongside the Sinks of Lost Creek, trace the natural drainage patterns across Overall Flat and through the descent of Stauffer Rim. While the terrain appears sparse, the naming of specific water sources like Juniper Lake Reservoir and Tired Horse Reservoir suggests a history of range use and seasonal migration through this section of the Oregon outback.