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2011 Map of Cedar Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cedar Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Kilchis Lookout stands as a central vantage point over the steep, drainage-rich landscape of Tillamook County in this 2011 survey. The terrain is defined by the high crests of Sawtooth Ridge and prominent summits like Mutt Peak and Stanley Peak. This coastal range topography creates a dense network of watercourses, where the North Fork Kilchis River and the South Fork Kilchis River converge from various tributaries such as Schmitz Creek and Muir Creek.

The southern portion of the map transitions into the Wilson River drainage, anchored by the Little North Fork Wilson River. The absence of developed townsites highlights the region's character as a managed forest and watershed, accessible primarily by gravel routes like Cedar Butte Rd and Kilchis Lookout Rd. Landmarks such as Kilchis Falls and the deep incision of Fossil Canyon mark the complex hydrology of this part of the Oregon Coast Range.