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2023 Map of Bear Butte

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Bear Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Bear Butte and a series of volcanic peaks define this high-altitude landscape where the Fremont National Forest and Winema National Forest meet in Klamath County. The terrain is characterized by cinder buttes and high meadows, including Long Prairie and Deely Meadow, which provided important seasonal resources for early settlers and range users. Water sources are vital but scattered in this volcanic soil, marked here by Deely Spring and several seasonal drainages like Rock Creek, Dillon Creek, and Doeskin Creek.

Tracing the north-to-south path of Silver Lake Road (C.R. 6), the map illustrates the modern road network following historic access routes into the forests. The area remains a mosaic of natural features with names like Buckskin Butte and Bear Flat reflecting the region's wildlife and timber heritage. This modern survey provides a detailed look at the relief and hydrological patterns that have long governed movement through the eastern Cascades.