
Big Butte Springs serves as a critical hydrological focal point in this portion of the Rogue River National Forest. The landscape is defined by its complex water management and industrial history, evidenced by the Medford Aqueduct and the legacy of the Medco Railroad Grade. These features trace the movement of timber and water through the drainage basins of North Fork Big Butte Creek and South Fork Big Butte Creek. High ground is marked by prominent landforms such as Grouse Ridge and Oak Mountain, while the Northern Glades suggest distinct ecological clearings. Local road networks like Lodgepole Rd and Butte Falls Prospect Rd provide access through the timbered sections, connecting remote springs like Mud Spring and Blue Cow Spring to the broader regional infrastructure.
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1891 · Ashland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Ashland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1897 · Ashland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1938 · Medford
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Butte Falls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Lakecreek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Rustler Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Mt. Mc Loughlin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Medford
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Medford
USGS Topo · 1:250,000