1963 Map of Bachelor Butte

About this map

Bachelor Butte dominates the northern landscape of this survey, standing as a prominent volcanic landmark within the Deschutes National Forest. In the early 1960s, the surrounding terrain featured a network of mountain summits including Sheridan Mountain, Tumalo Mountain, and Kwolh Butte, interspersed with small snowfields and glacial features. The map captures the transportation and recreational infrastructure of the era, notably the Cascade Lakes Highway and the specialized Edison Ice Cave Trail. Evidence of local extraction and land use is visible at the Cinder Pit near the southern boundary. Along the western edge, Sparks Lake provides a transition from the volcanic peaks to the more level forest drainage basins, while Dutchman Creek winds through the eastern slopes, illustrating the high-elevation hydrology of this volcanic range.