1989 Map of Butler Butte

About this map

The Worlds Tallest Sugarpine stands as a notable landmark in this 1989 survey of the timbered borderlands between Douglas and Jackson counties. This area of the Umpqua National Forest and Rogue River National Forest is defined by a network of drainage systems including Black Canyon Creek, Whisky Creek, and Beaver Creek. The map documents established backcountry sites such as Freezeout Camp, Cover Campground, and Serviceberry Camp, indicating the era's focus on forest management and outdoor recreation. Higher elevations are marked by Butler Butte and Tallow Butte, while the complex terrain includes geologic features like Cow Horn Arch and the prominent Bald Ridge. The presence of several quarries suggests local material extraction to support the unimproved road network that threads through Tucker Gap and across the Grassy Range.