1963 Map of Bachelor Butte

About this map

Bachelor Butte dominates this mid-century topographic survey of the central Oregon Cascades, showing the peak before its later name change. The landscape is defined by volcanic features and the heavy timber of the Deschutes National Forest. High-elevation lakes including Sparks Lake and Hosmer Lake sit on the western edge of the quadrangle, while the east is marked by the course of Dutchman Creek. Transportation through the area is limited to the Cascade Lakes Highway and a network of primitive routes such as the Edison Ice Cave Trail and various unnamed Jeep Trails. To the south, Sheridan Mountain and Kwolh Butte rise above the forest floor, accompanied by evidence of local geology like the Cinder Pit. This 1963 field check records the area's transition into a prominent recreational corridor while still highlighting its topographical isolation.