2020 Map of Wood Butte

About this map

Wallowa National Forest land dominates this section of the Oregon high country, characterized by a series of prominent finger ridges and deep canyons. The terrain is structured around north-south features like Powwatka Ridge, which hosts the Powwatka Ridge Airport at its northern end, and the namesake Wood Butte. This landscape is defined by its drainage network, where Wildcat Cr and Mud Cr have carved significant relief into the plateau. The placement of Troy Rd and Day Ridge Rd follows the natural contours of the high ground, a common pattern in the Pacific Northwest where topography dictates transportation. Small landmarks like the Waterhole near Kuhn Canyon point to the area's utility for livestock or local wildlife management within the protected forest boundaries.