2020 Map of Whitetail Butte

About this map

Umatilla National Forest encompasses the majority of this high-elevation landscape where Wheeler, Morrow, and Grant counties meet. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent summits including Whitetail Butte, Mahogany Butte, and Stalling Butte, which overlook a network of seasonal and perennial water sources. Bull Prairie Lake serves as a central landmark in the northern section, fed by Bull Prairie Spring, while the southern reaches descend into the Kahler Basin. This map captures the intricate hydrography of the region, from the headwaters of Porter Creek to the various springs like Cabin Spring and Rock Spring that have long supported life in these uplands. Evidence of early settlement and land use is found at Haystack Cem near Haystack Cr, while the winding Fairview Trail and Kahler Basin Rd indicate the established routes through the timber and meadows of Wilson Prairie.