2011 Map of Butler Butte

About this map

Butler Butte and the high ridges of Jackson County define this 2011 Forest Service study, where a dense network of National Forest development roads provides access to isolated mountain outposts. The terrain is marked by seasonal camps and shelters such as Freezeout Camp, Whisky Camp, and Sugarpine Shelter, reflecting a landscape managed for timber and resource protection. Notable topographical landmarks like Bald Ridge and the Grassy Range separate the deep drainage basins of Beaver Creek and Jackson Creek. The presence of the Neal Camp Burn in the southeast corner provides a clear indication of recent fire history and forest regeneration efforts. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of historical forest travel through Tucker Gap and across Green Prairie, following the numerous creeks like Tallow Creek and Black Canyon Creek that carve through the volcanic landscape.