2023 Map of Big Hole

About this map

Mowich Spring emerges as a key water source in this high-altitude landscape within the Lake county region, situated in a terrain defined by volcanic features. The 2023 data highlights the administrative divisions between the Fremont National Forest and the Deschutes National Forest, where the land is carved by significant topographic depressions and cinder cones. While the area lacks dense residential settlements, the intricate network of forest roads and the presence of summits like Summit Butte, Big Hole Butte, and Katati Butte reveal a landscape managed for timber, grazing, and public recreation. The distinctive geological formation of the Big Hole itself dominates the central topography, offering a clear record of the volcanic activity that shaped this portion of the Oregon backcountry.