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2011 Map of Black Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Black Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The crystalline headwaters of the Metolius River emerge near Metolius Spring, anchoring a landscape defined by resort enclaves and recreational retreats. In the early 21st century, the community of Camp Sherman remains a focal point for the region, supported by the Camp Sherman Post Office and nearby accommodations like Lake Creek Lodge and the House on the Metolius Resort. To the south, the planned community of Black Butte Ranch occupies a large basin near the base of the prominent Black Butte volcanic cone.

Water plays a central role in the geography of this quadrangle, from the large Suttle Lake and its Suttle Lake Resort to the complex network of creeks including Jack Creek and Cache Creek. The inclusion of the Metolius Research Natural Area and several group sites, such as the Methodist Youth Camp and Scout Lake Group Camp, illustrates a long-standing commitment to conservation and public use in the Deschutes National Forest area.