2011 Map of Wilson Butte

About this map

Wilson Butte stands as the central topographic landmark of this Harney County landscape, anchoring a high-desert terrain defined by seasonal water flow and volcanic landforms. The drainage of Wilson Creek cuts through the southwestern corner, reflecting the sparse but critical hydrologic network of this portion of eastern Oregon. Near the western edge, Wildhorse Lake Reservoir provides a primary point of water collection in an otherwise arid expanse. This 2011 survey documents a remote ranching and grazing region where human presence is marked by a network of local roads and 4WD tracks connecting the basin's scattered landmarks.