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2017 Map of Westfall Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Westfall Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Westfall Butte and Kelsay Butte dominate this high-desert reach of Malheur County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of water management and seasonal drainages. The area’s hydrological character is revealed through numerous reservoirs, including Zotto Reservoir and Upper Gregory Cr Reservoir, alongside named springs like Big Springs and Buckaroo Spring that supported ranching operations in this arid environment.

Surface travel is dictated by the rugged topography, with Pole Creek Rd and Gregory Creek Rd following the natural contours of the land. The drainage patterns of Gregory Creek and its various reservoirs, such as Gregory Cr Reservoir and S Gregory Cr Reservoir, illustrate the critical importance of water storage for local land use. This survey captures a remote section of Eastern Oregon during a period when these specialized water features remained the primary landmarks of the territory.