2022 Map of Carr Butte

About this map

Modoc National Forest and the Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge dominate this high-desert borderland where California meets Oregon. The landscape is defined by volcanic features and critical water management, anchored by the expansive Clear Lake Reservoir and smaller catchments like Johnson Reservoir and Baker Reservoir. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations such as Carr Butte and Squatty Butte, while the Lost River snakes across the northern boundary. Settlement is sparse, with the evocative name Fiddlers Green appearing near the refuge marshes. This area serves as a significant intersection of federal land management and natural resources, where ranching infrastructure and wildlife conservation coexist. The presence of routes like Carr Butte road and names such as Hopeless Pass and Cape Horne reflect the geographic challenges and history of navigation through this arid, remote basin.