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2011 Map of Emigrant Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Emigrant Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Middle Fork Willamette River defines the drainage patterns of this high-elevation landscape in the Cascades, where glacial and volcanic history are evident in the dense clusters of alpine waters. A network of small lakes including Ruth Lake, Sunset Lake, and Reflection Lake dot the area around Emigrant Pass, while the expansive Summit Lake dominates the eastern edge.

Logistics and backcountry access are centered on the Emigrant Forest Camp and Rigdon Rd, following routes through features like Paddys Valley and Happy Prairie. The topography is anchored by prominent summits such as Emigrant Butte and Hills Peak, providing a clear view of the wilderness character of the region. Local watercourses like Tumblebug Creek and Warm Spring Creek feed into the primary river system, illustrating the headwaters environment of the Willamette basin.