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2018 Map of Butler Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Butler Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

San Bernardino National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape, where numerous natural springs supported early mountain ranching and travel. This 2018 survey documents a dense network of water sources, from Cienega Larga to Jackrabbit Spring, which have long been vital for regional ecology and human settlement. The map highlights the high-elevation flats that once served as crucial grazing and homesteading sites, including Big Pine Flat, Coxey Meadow, and Carbine Flat.

The southern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which traverses the slopes between Butler Peak and Crafts Peak. The topography is marked by significant peaks such as Rattlesnake Mtn and Shay Mtn, separated by deep drainage systems like Grapevine Canyon and Dawn o'Day Canyon. Historical transit routes, including the Coxey Truck Trl and Oak Springs Rd, provide a record of the area's development for forest management and recreation.