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2014 Map of Whitehorse Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Whitehorse Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Whitehorse Butte and the surrounding high desert of Malheur County are defined by a complex network of seasonal water management and dramatic geological formations. The landscape is marked by numerous man-made catchments like Jaca Reservoir, Slipper Reservoir, and the uniquely named Seldom Reservoir, illustrating the critical role of water storage in this arid environment. The terrain drops sharply into Owyhee Canyon, where the Owyhee River carves through the volcanic plateau.

Remote ranching infrastructure is evident in named locales like Deary Pasture and access routes such as Arritola Place Rd and Gulch Place Rd. Notable natural landmarks include the Horse Ridge to the northwest and the Groundhog Falls along Mud Flat Cr. This survey captures the intersection of natural drainage systems like Soldier Cr and the intentional landscape modifications required to sustain activity in the high rimrock country.