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1963 Map of Bachelor Butte

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Bachelor Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Bachelor Butte dominates this mid-century survey of the high cascades in the Deschutes National Forest. Recorded by the Geological Survey during a period of expanding recreational infrastructure, the map details early ski lifts including the Bachelor Ski Lift and the Poma Ski Tow. These engineering markers contrast with the surrounding volcanic terrain, characterized by prominent peaks like Sheridan Mountain, Kwolh Butte, and Tumalo Mountain.

Transportation through this high-altitude landscape is defined by the Cascade Lakes Highway and a network of specialized paths like the Edison Ice Cave Trail and various unpaved routes. The presence of a Cinder Pit near the southern margin hints at local material extraction, while water features like Sparks Lake and Dutchman Creek illustrate the area's drainage patterns. This map documents a specific moment when the high desert forest was being systematically mapped for both conservation and public use.