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2023 Map of Upton Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Upton Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Warm Springs Reservoir dominates the southeastern corner of this high-desert landscape in Harney County, serving as a primary hydrologic hub for the region. The Malheur River flows through the central terrain, carving a path past distinctive geological landmarks like Cat Rock and the high flats of Carey Tables. This area is characterized by a sophisticated network of water management, evidenced by numerous named pools such as Drinkwater Reservoir Number Two, Little Salt Reservoir, and Altnow Gap Reservoir.

The presence of Warm Springs Rd provides the primary transit artery through the basin, passing south of Upton Mtn and the prominent Riley Butte. Local history is embedded in the family-named features of the rangeland, including Shurtz Field and Carey Spring. The distribution of these springs and reservoirs across the plateau suggests a landscape deeply tied to livestock grazing and water conservation efforts in the eastern Oregon interior.