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2017 Map of Buttes of the Gods

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Buttes of the Gods
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sprague River Valley characterizes the lower elevations of this high-desert landscape in Klamath County, where the meandering Sprague River cuts through an area defined by distinct volcanic landmarks and water management. To the north and west, the Winema National Forest encompasses numerous small upland basins, including Prairie Reservoir, Junction Reservoir, and Pothole Reservoir, indicating a history of seasonal water storage for livestock and land management.

The namesake Buttes of the Gods rise above the southern flats, surrounded by a series of uniquely named peaks such as Wolf Butte, Skunk Butte, and Coyote Butte. Local development is evident in the residential road network near Cooks Canyon, featuring family-named routes and wildlife-themed lanes like Silver Fox Ln and Walking Horse Ln. This 2017 survey reflects the modern balance of forest service access and rural valley settlement in south-central Oregon.