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2001 Map of Corral Butte

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Corral Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Corral Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this high-altitude landscape of the Okanogan Highlands, where the Okanogan National Forest meets the Loomis State Forest. The map documents a complex hydrological system defined by the diverging headwaters of several major drainages, including Middle Fork Toats Coulee Creek and multiple branches of Twentymile Creek. The terrain is characterized by high meadows and seasonal wetlands, most notably Thirtymile Meadows and Long Swamp, which likely served as critical points for early land management and grazing.

Evidence of forest infrastructure and backcountry travel is centered around Thirtymile Shelter, situated along Thirtymile Creek. The convergence of these forest boundaries and the network of drainages like Hilltop Creek and Cold Creek highlight the region's importance for timber and water resources. For those studying the administrative history of Washington's public lands, the clear demarcation between the Tonasket and Methow Valley ranger districts provides valuable context for how this mountain terrain was partitioned and managed at the turn of the 21st century.