2011 Map of Frederick Butte

About this map

Frederick Butte and several prominent neighboring rises define this high-desert landscape in Deschutes County during the early 21st century. The map reveals an intricate network of intermittent water features and ephemeral lakes characteristic of the Oregon interior, including the curiously named Concentration Reservoir Number Three and Little Benjamin Lake. The terrain is marked by volcanic topography such as Indian Butte and No Name Butte, with the drainage of Peters Creek winding through the central basin. Human infrastructure is limited to long-distance desert routes like Lost Forest Rd and Chicago Valley Rd, reflecting the region's sparse ranching or conservation character. Rare water sources like Hayes Spring appear as vital landmarks in an otherwise arid environment, providing a detailed look at the hydrology before the modern shift in high-desert climate patterns.