2018 Map of Dorris

About this map

Dorris sits near the northern edge of the Butte Valley National Grassland, occupying a high-desert landscape in Siskiyou County. The town is laid out on a grid that includes N Butte St and Seattle St, positioned just south of the Oregon border. To the west, Pleasant Valley and the Picard Cem recall the area's early settlement history, while the modern footprint of the Butte Valley Airport occupies the center of the valley floor. The geography is defined by prominent basaltic uplifts such as Dorris Hill, Otey Ridge, and D Hill, which overlook seasonal water bodies including Indian Tom Lake and Mud Lake. This survey illustrates the transition from the structured residential blocks of the town to the vast, open reaches of the federal grassland and the surrounding volcanic ridges.