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1966 Map of Westfall Butte

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Westfall Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Jonesboro serves as the primary hub of activity along the Malheur River in this 1960s cattle and rail corridor. The Union Pacific Railroad tracks follow the river's winding course, marked by the distinctive Tunnel Spur and a local Landing Strip. The map reveals an intricate network of water management essential for high-desert ranching, featuring dozens of named springs and reservoirs such as Negro Rock Reservoir and the Gregory Cr Reservoir.

Remote outposts like the Becker Horse Camp and Lawrence Ranch indicate the area's deep ties to livestock history, while prominent landmarks like Westfall Butte and Kelsey Butte dominate the volcanic landscape. The presence of numerous named water sources, including Buckaroo Spring and Antelope Spring, highlights the critical importance of riparian access in the Stemler Basin and along the West Fork Cottonwood Creek.