2017 Map of Dodson Butte

About this map

Dodson Butte anchors this landscape in Douglas County, where the terrain is defined by the branching drainages of the Myrtle Creek system. The map reveals a complex network of logging access and resource roads, such as Bilger Creek Rd and Slide Creek Rd, which cut through the steep ravines and ridges. Human presence is sparse but historically significant, centered around features like School Hollow and the Bryant Cem near the confluence of South Myrtle Creek. The hydrology of the area is well-documented, featuring the Eleanor Reservoir and numerous named gulches including Sanderson Gulch and Stinger Gulch. This 2017 survey illustrates the modern configuration of the Umpqua National Forest periphery, showing how contemporary land management roads like BLM Rd 29-4-17.0 overlay a landscape that has long supported local timber and agricultural interests.