1946 Map of Dutchman Butte

About this map

The Dutchman Butte Lookout and Ninemile Mtn Lookout stand as prominent vantage points over the complex drainages of the Siskiyou National Forest shortly after World War II. This survey reveals a landscape organized by forestry and resource management, anchored by fire lookouts and stations like the Bradford Warden Sta and Middle Creek Warden Sta. The terrain is defined by its dramatic ridges, including Emerson Ridge and Chipmunk Ridge, which separate the headwaters of the Middle Fork Coquille River from the sprawling Cow Creek watershed. Small settlements and points of interest such as Peck and Brandt sit along the winding watercourses, while distinct open spaces like Walker Prairie and Jackass Prairie provide breaks in the heavy timber. The map also delineates the meeting of three counties — Curry, Josephine, and Douglas — amidst the steep drainages of Boulder Creek and Glade Creek.