2020 Map of Axehandle Butte

About this map

Ashwood serves as the primary point of settlement in this high-desert landscape of Jefferson County, where the terrain is defined by a series of prominent volcanic features and seasonal watercourses. The topography rises sharply from Fools Hollow and Long Hollow toward landmarks like Iron Mtn, Axehandle Butte, and Thompson Peak. This modern survey illustrates the enduring grazing and ranching patterns of the region, anchored by the reliable Axehandle Spring and the drainage network of Trout Cr, which is fed by numerous tributaries including Cultus Cr and Big Whetstone Cr. The map reveals a remote network of unpaved access routes like NE Gosner Rd and NE Trout Creek Rd that connect isolated peaks such as Gooseberry Mtn and Tompkins Butte across the undulating central Oregon plateau.