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2023 Map of Utts Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Utts Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this section of Morrow County, overlooking a landscape defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and deep ravines. The northern portion of the quadrangle is anchored by the winding course of Willow Creek, while the southern reaches are dominated by the extensive Eightmile Canyon. The terrain is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and historical access routes, including Rattlesnake Grade and McElligott Canyon, which suggest a long history of ranching and overland transit through the high desert breaks.

Secondary roads and lanes, such as Halversen Ln and Smith Rd, trace the ridgelines and canyon floors, connecting disparate reaches of the high plateau. The map reveals how the geography of canyons like Jordan Canyon, Williams Canyon, and Youngs Canyon dictated the placement of local infrastructure. These deep cuts in the earth provide a detailed look at the drainage patterns and land-use history in this part of eastern Oregon.