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2017 Map of Foster Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Foster Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fremont National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Lake County, where early 21st-century topographic data reveals a complex network of seasonal water sources and livestock-related landmarks. The presence of McCall Dipping Vat Spring and Sherlock Dipping Vat Spring points to the historical importance of sheep or cattle ranching in the region, while the variety of water features like Buckaroo Lake and La Brie Lake suggests a reliance on scattered catchments in an otherwise arid environment.

Notable terrain features such as Foster Butte and New England Flat provide significant vertical relief and open plateaus, respectively. These areas are interconnected by an extensive system of forest development roads, including Natl Forest Develop Road 3010 Rd, which facilitate access through the drainages of McCall Cr and Benny Cr. The map preserves the nomenclature of localized points like Foster Flat Meadow and Deer Head Spring, essential for navigating this remote segment of the Oregon interior.