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1990 Map of Westfall Butte

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Westfall Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Westfall Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape of Malheur County, where the topography is defined by intricate drainage systems and essential water management features. Collected from 1980s aerial surveys and field-checked in 1987, the map illustrates the critical role of reservoirs and springs in this arid region, including Zotto Reservoir, Jones Reservoir, and Gregory Creek Reservoir. The presence of the Blicker Horse Camp near Corral Reservoir suggests a continued reliance on the land for ranching and livestock movement.

Water sources are extensively documented, from larger catchments like Muir Reservoir to specific points such as New Juniper Spring and Buckaroo Spring. The varied terrain ranges from the high plateau of Big Flat to the volcanic prominence of Kelsay Butte. Notable watercourses including Cottonwood Creek and the South Fork Indian Creek carve through the draws, showing the natural network that dictates the placement of camps and small-scale infrastructure across this Oregon territory.