1986 Map of Emigrant Butte

About this map

The Middle Fork Willamette River defines the drainage patterns of this high-elevation landscape where the Willamette National Forest, Deschutes National Forest, and Umpqua National Forest converge. This 1986 survey documents a primitive alpine environment dominated by the Diamond Peak Wilderness and the volcanic prominence of Emigrant Butte. The map details a network of high-country water bodies including Marie Lake, Reflection Lake, and Summit Lake, many of which are linked by the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Evidence of industrial activity appears in the northwest near Pioneer Gulch, where several quarries are sited along the slopes. Significant terrain features such as Hills Peak, Warm Spring Butte, and the Calapooya Mountains illustrate the complex topography at the junction of Lane, Douglas, and Klamath counties.