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1971 Map of Butler Peak

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Butler Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

San Bernardino National Forest encompasses this high-elevation terrain, dominated by prominent peaks and a network of historic resource extraction sites. The landscape is defined by massive formations like White Mountain, Butler Peak, and Shay Mountain, while the presence of the Balanced Rock Mine and Liberty Mine highlights the area's prospecting history. Smaller localized operations and numerous prospects are scattered across the slopes, particularly near Arrastre Canyon and Dawn o' Day Canyon.

Water sources are vital markers in this dry mountain environment, with named locations such as Hawes Ranch and Cozey Meadow serving as anchor points for travel. The map details an extensive network of foot travel and utility routes, including segments of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and various jeep trails. Numerous springs, from Rattlesnake Spring to the curiously named Hapi Spring, indicate where travelers and early settlers found reliable water along the Redonda Ridge and near the headwaters of Deep Creek.