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1980 Map of Weed Lake Butte
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1980 Map of Weed Lake Butte

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Weed Lake Butte rises above an arid basin where ephemeral lakes and strategic waterholes defined the early cattle-ranching landscape of Harney County. This 1980 survey reveals a complex network of seasonal water management, essential for livestock in the high desert. Ranching infrastructure is grounded by the Shelley Corral and various engineered catchments like Campbell Reservoir and Little Jack Creek Res. The map illustrates the hydrology of the Great Basin, where features like Dry Lake and Marter Lake only hold water during specific seasons, while named waterholes such as the West Weed Lake Butte Waterhole and State Game Waterhole provided vital stops for both wildlife and herders. Prentis Draw and Buzzard Creek channel the occasional runoff through the flats toward Prentis Lake and Haines Lake.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1980
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain