1998 Map of Buckhorn Springs

About this map

Buckhorn Springs serves as a focal point within this high-elevation landscape of the Winema National Forest, where steep drainages and isolated water sources define the terrain. The network of seasonal and perennial water, including Clover Creek and the long descent of Yoss Creek, suggests a landscape primarily utilized for timber management and backcountry navigation at the close of the 20th century. Localized features such as Telephone Spring and the curiously named Meadow provide specific landmarks for those tracing historical forest service routes or identifying remote watering holes. The presence of Haystack Draw and other unnamed draws illustrate the complex topography of the Winema National Forest before more modern digital mapping obscured some of these traditional geographic identifiers.