1988 Map of Applegate Butte

About this map

Winema National Forest dominates this section of Klamath County, where the high-elevation terrain is defined by volcanic features like Applegate Butte and Crawford Butte. Evidence of past human enterprise is visible at the Ray Ranch Ruins and a persistent Old Railroad Grade that cuts through the eastern half of the quadrangle. This industrial and ranching history is set against a landscape heavily marked by water resources, including Hawks Lake and the various tributaries of Wilson Creek and Hog Creek. The presence of several named water sources such as Slabhouse Springs and Beaverdam Springs suggests the historical importance of water for both local livestock and the timber industry. A Lookout stationed atop the primary peak provides a focal point for forest management, while a Pipeline and scattered Sand Pits further illustrate the mid-century utility of this wooded region.