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1999 Map of Burn Butte

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Burn Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Mount Thielsen Wilderness and the Winema National Forest define this high-altitude landscape along the crest of the Cascades. The 1999 revision captures a territory dedicated almost entirely to conservation and recreation, where the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the southwestern corner near Miller Mountain. This area serves as a critical headwaters region, with the Little Deschutes River and Big Marsh Creek draining the complex volcanic terrain.

Prominent summits like Burn Butte and Cappy Mountain overlook the Oregon Cascade Recreation Area, illustrating the transition from dense forest to the open volcanic peaks of the high range. The map documents the intricate boundary between Klamath and Douglas counties, following the natural divide of the mountains. Various drainage systems, including Fly Creek and Rabbit Creek, highlight the water-rich nature of these protected lands before they descend toward the lower basins.