Bull Prairie Lake and its associated Bull Prairie Dam serve as a central geographic anchor for this high-country region of Wheeler County. The landscape is defined by its numerous springs and mountain basins, indicating a reliance on seasonal water sources for grazing and timber operations. Notable points such as Whitetail Butte and Tamarack Mountain rise above the surrounding terrain, while the extensive drainage of Kahler Creek and Dead Horse Creek carves through the volcanic plateaus. For those tracing local history, the Haystack Cemetery located near Haystack Creek provides a tangible link to early families in the area. Forest access roads like Bull Prairie Rd and Happy Jack Rd connect these remote landmarks, which include high-altitude flats like Wilson Prairie and Rocky Flat.
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1953 · Kimberly
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Spray
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Pendleton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Canyon City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Pendleton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Canyon City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1969 · Lefevre Prairie
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Chapin Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Big Rock Flat
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Monument
USGS Topo · 1:100,000