2011 Map of Bear Butte

About this map

Bear Butte and its surrounding high-country peaks dominate this Klamath County landscape, reflecting the volcanic and grazing history of south-central Oregon. The map documents a network of forest roads and resource-management features, including the Bear Butte Lookout and the Long Prairie Corral, which speak to the area's long-standing use for timber and livestock. A series of prominent landforms like Doeskin Butte, Buckskin Butte, and Little Yamsay Mountain are drained by a complex system of waterways such as Doe Creek, Dillon Creek, and the multiple branches of Rock Creek. The isolated Porter Ranch sits near Bear Flat, marking one of the few named private holdings in this terrain. This 2011 survey, compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey, captures the topographical intersection of fire lookouts, high meadows like Deely Meadow, and the vital Silver Lake Rd corridor.