2017 Map of Wilson Butte

About this map

Wilson Butte stands as the primary topographical landmark in this high-desert portion of Harney County, reaching an elevation that surveys the surrounding arid landscape. The 2017 mapping of this quadrangle highlights the critical role of water management in a region defined by its scarcity, centered on the Wildhorse Lake Reservoir and the drainage of Wilson Cr. To the northeast, Lunch Lake sits near the edge of a significant escarpment, where the terrain drops sharply toward the east. This survey captures the Public Land Survey System grid including parts of t27s r26e, t27s r27e, t28s r26e, and t28s r27e, illustrating how the township and range system organizes this expansive terrain into a legible network for land management and navigation.