2024 Map of Black Crater

About this map

The volcanic landscape of the Cascade Range dominates this portion of the Deschutes National Forest, where high elevations give way to the developed residential community of Black Butte Ranch. To the southwest, the terrain rises sharply toward the Black Crater summit and its nearby Black Crater Lake, both situated within the protected Three Sisters Wilderness. The map reveals a complex network of named peaks, including Graham Butte and a series of numbered summits from Sixmile Butte to Little Butte. This transition from wild volcanic topography to the curated spaces of Glaze Meadow illustrates the intersection of conservation and development in modern Oregon. Traditional routes like the McKenzie Pass Tour Trl and the Metolius-Windigo Trl cross the area, tracing historical paths through the high-desert forest and around numerous seasonal wetlands like Black Butte Swamp and Trout Creek Swamp.