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2020 Map of Fuzztail Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Fuzztail Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Arnold Ice Cave and the volcanic terrain of the Deschutes National Forest dominate this landscape, characterized by numerous isolated cinder cones and peaks. The topography is shaped by the proximity of the Newberry Volcano, with features like Fuzztail Butte, Lava Top Butte, and Swamp Wells Butte rising from the high desert floor. The northern edges of the Paulina Mountains and North Canyon descend into the southern portion of the quadrangle.

Recreational and utility access is defined by a network of specialized routes, including the Coyote Loop and a series of snow and off-highway vehicle paths such as Newberry #80 (Snow) and Ohv #20. Local nomenclature reflects a blend of indigenous and descriptive naming, from Taghum Butte and Pilpil Butte to the practical identification of Swamp Wells, a critical water resource in this arid environment. This survey captures the geologically active character of the region as it was mapped for modern land management.