2024 Map of Cadle Butte

About this map

The Ochoco National Forest dominates this section of Crook County, where the high-elevation terrain of the Ochoco Mountains gives rise to a complex drainage system. Central to the geography is Ochoco Creek, which is fed by numerous tributaries including Marks Creek, Salmon Creek, and Camp Branch. The landscape is punctuated by significant volcanic features such as Cadle Butte and Volpey Butte, which stand as prominent landmarks for those navigating the timbered slopes. Evidence of land use is visible in the network of forest roads and specific access routes like Arvid Nelson Rd and Se Keystone Ranch Rd. Towards the southern reaches, the land levels out into Dixie Meadows, a natural clearing along Lawson Creek that contrasts with the surrounding ridgelines and the steep-sided Watkins Hollow.