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2023 Map of Wendt Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Bridgeport Valley anchors the northern reaches of this landscape, where the Burnt River flows through a complex network of agricultural and industrial waterworks. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated system of historic water management, featuring long-distance channels like Lynns Ditch, Elliot Ditch, and Clarks Creek Ditch that contour around the high ridges. These features, along with the Eldorado Ditch, reflect the region's legacy of diverting water for mining and ranching across the high desert plateaus.

Prominent landmarks rise above the drainage basins, including the central peak of Wendt Butte and the high elevations of Baldy Mtn. The map identifies several secluded water sources essential for survival in this environment, such as Cave Hollow Spring and Nickols Spring. From the broad expanse of Mahogany Flat to the depths of Shasta Gap, the sheet preserves the specific names of canyons and gulches that have long-guided local navigation across the Baker and Malheur county line.