1946 Map of Dutchman Butte

About this map

Dutchman Butte Lookout and Ninemile Mtn Lookout stand as prominent vantage points across a landscape of steep ridges and deep drainages along the borders of Douglas, Curry, and Josephine counties. This 1946 survey illustrates a period when fire detection and forest management were paramount, evidenced by the presence of Bradford Warden Sta and Middle Creek Warden Sta. The southwestern portion of the sheet is occupied by the Siskiyou National Forest, where the Pacific Trail winds through the terrain. Notable clearings and upland flats, such as Horse Prairie, Walker Prairie, and Jackass Prairie, break the continuous timber. The intricate drainage network includes the Middle Fk Coquille River and the West Fork Cow Creek, supporting small settlements like Langdon and Brandt that were linked by the regional rail and waterway system.