2017 Map of Emigrant Butte

About this map

The Calapooya Mountains and the high peaks of the Cascade Range dominate this 2017 survey, where three major wilderness jurisdictions converge: the Deschutes National Forest, Willamette National Forest, and Umpqua National Forest. This remote alpine landscape is defined by its glacial hydrology and volcanic geology, featuring prominent landmarks like Diamond Peak and the namesake Emigrant Butte. The map details the headwaters of the Middle Fork Willamette River and numerous high-altitude water bodies, including Rockpile Lake, Summit Lake, and Beaver Marsh. The transport network here is primarily recreational and administrative, marked by the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and various snowmobile routes such as the Happy Prairie Snowmobile trail. Historical transit is evidenced by Emigrant Pass and the rugged forest roads that wind through Paddys Valley and past Hills Peak.