
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge defines the southern reach of this landscape, where the waters of Malheur Lake and a complex network of wetlands form a critical high-desert habitat. The terrain is marked by prominent volcanic features like Warm Springs Butte and Saddle Butte, which rise above the surrounding basin. This area represents a unique hydrologic intersection where Ninemile Slough, Malheur Slough, and Hot Springs Slough weave through the sagebrush flats. Local history is anchored by the Saddle Butte Cem and the thermal waters of Crane Hot Springs. The map reveals a land structured by long-established ranching and transit routes such as Crane Blvd and Saddle Butte Rd, reflecting the remote, water-dependent settlement patterns of southeastern Oregon.
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1955 · Burns
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Burns
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Burns
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Harney
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Lawen
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1960 · Crane
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1973 · Mahon Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Carson Point
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1978 · Malheur Lake
USGS Topo · 1:100,000
1978 · Stinkingwater Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:100,000