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1946 Map of Dutchman Butte

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Dutchman Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Dutchman Butte stands as the central landmark in this 1940s survey of the intersection of Douglas, Curry, and Josephine counties. The landscape is defined by the high ridges of the Siskiyou National Forest, including Emerson Ridge and Chipmunk Ridge, which separate numerous drainages like the Middle Fork Coquille River and Cow Creek. Fire protection infrastructure is evident through the presence of the Bradford Warden Sta and the Middle Creek Warden Sta, highlighting the region's historical importance for timber management.

Transportation through this difficult terrain is limited to primitive routes and the Southern Pacific railroad line which skirts the eastern edge near Brandt. Distinctive open areas such as Jackass Prairie, Horse Prairie, and Walker Prairie offer a break from the dense forest cover. Geologists and local historians can trace the complex network of mountain peaks, such as Ninemile Mtn and Iron Mtn, alongside the intricate tributary system of West Fork Cow Creek.