2023 Map of Tired Horse Butte

About this map

Stauffer Rim defines the western edge of this high desert landscape in Lake County, Oregon, where the terrain transitions from the elevated plateau down toward Overall Flat. The map documents a complex system of water management critical for ranching and survival in this arid environment, featuring numerous catchment points like Stauffer Reservoir, Wagontire Mountain Reservoir, and the East Immigrant Waterhole. The drainage pattern is particularly notable at the Sinks of Lost Creek, where seasonal flows from Lost Creek vanish into the desert floor.