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2011 Map of Toney Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Toney Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Toney Butte and the surrounding high country of Wheeler County define this landscape of deep canyons and seasonal drainages. The map records a series of established ranching and upland landmarks, including the Old Frizzell Ranch and Shoofly Ranch, which speak to the rural land use patterns of the region. Transportation and movement are dictated by the terrain, with names like Juniper Gap and Bald Gap indicating natural passes through the elevated ridges.

Water sources are vital in this arid environment, marked by sites like Quaking Aspen Spring and Keys Reservoir. The inclusion of the Richmond Cemetery and School Section Cabin provides valuable points of interest for genealogists tracing early settlement footprints in this part of Oregon. From the John Day River in the northwest to the complex network of creeks like Rattlesnake Creek and Shoofly Creek, the map details a territory where geology and geography have long influenced human activity.