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1997 Map of Big Butte Springs

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Big Butte Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Rogue River National Forest defines this high-elevation drainage within Jackson County, where the hydrological infrastructure for the region is prominently mapped. The Medford Underground Aqueduct cuts across the southwestern terrain, drawing from the vital Big Butte Springs area near the confluence of Willow Creek and Ash Swale. This network illustrates the critical importance of these headwaters for distant municipal supply during the late 20th century.

Evidence of historical land use and forestry operations is scattered across the ridges, from the Camp 4 (Site) near Phillips Creek to the Oden Ranch located along the North Fork Big Butte Creek. Notable landmarks include the Doug Ingram Tree and several high-altitude clearings like the Northern Glades. The landscape is etched with 4WD trails and fire management features such as Fireline Creek, reflecting a managed wilderness and timber-producing environment.