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2014 Map of Big Butte Springs

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Big Butte Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Rogue River National Forest dominates this section of Jackson County, where a complex network of forest roads and creek drainages defines the high-altitude landscape. The map highlights the critical water infrastructure of the region, specifically the Medford Aqueduct which draws from the vicinity of Big Butte Springs in the southwest. This area serves as a primary watershed, with numerous tributaries such as the N Fork Big Butte Cr and S Fork Big Butte Cr feeding the larger system.

Industrial history is physically etched into the terrain by the Medco Railroad Grade, a legacy of the region's timber heritage. The landscape is punctuated by distinct geographical features like the Northern Glades, Grouse Ridge, and Oak Mtn. For those studying the hydrology of the area, several key water sources are mapped, including Mud Spring and Blue Cow Spring, alongside a dense web of logging and access routes like Butte Falls Prospect Rd and Goss Rd.