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2020 Map of Butler Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Butler Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Butler Butte and the surrounding high country of the southern Oregon Cascades define this transition point between the Umpqua National Forest and the Rogue River National Forest. The map documents a heavily dissected landscape where the Douglas and Jackson County line follows the rugged drainage divides. High points like Tallow Butte and Bald Ridge overlook an intricate network of forest service roads, including Nfst-2921180 and Nfst-2980110, which provide access to remote areas like Bunchgrass Meadows and Squaw Flat.

Drainage systems are complex and vital here, with headwaters for Jackson Cr, Crooked Cr, and the appropriately named Whisky Cr carving deep into the terrain. Distinctive geological features such as Cow Horn Arch and the Grassy Range near Tucker Gap offer specific landmarks for those navigating the timbered slopes. The density of forest service road labels illustrates the modern management and accessibility of this high-elevation timberland near the county border.