1963 Map of Davis Mountain

About this map

Davis Mountain and the surrounding volcanic terrain dominate this portion of the Deschutes National Forest as it was surveyed in the early 1960s. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where the Deschutes River flows between the circular North Twin Lake and South Twin Lake before entering the northern reaches of the Wickiup Reservoir. A prominent field of Lava marks the central valley floor, a testament to the region's geologically recent activity that shaped the drainage of Davis Lake. Recreation and forest management are evident through the established Pine Butte Loop and Moore Creek Trail, alongside several remote outposts like the Lookout Tower and various forest campgrounds. The map also records the utilitarian aspects of the wilderness, including a Gaging Station on Browns Creek and several cinder pits used for local road maintenance.