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2011 Map of Black Crater

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Black Crater and its namesake Black Crater Lake anchor this high-elevation landscape in Deschutes County, where volcanic geology meets recreation. A complex network of Forest Service roads, including Trout Creek Butte Rd and Pole Creek Rd, navigates a series of prominent rises such as Fivemile Butte, Sixmile Butte, and Graham Butte. These features suggest a topography defined by old volcanic cones and timbered ridges typical of the eastern Cascades.

Recreational development is evident throughout the terrain, particularly near Glaze Meadow. The presence of the Big Meadow Golf Course and Glaze Meadow Golf Course alongside facilities like Graham Corral Horse Camp and Whispering Pine Horse Camp reflects the area's transition into a modern outdoor destination. Water sources like Pauling Spring and the Nootnagle Dam on Trout Creek highlight how local resources have been managed for both livestock and forest access.