2011 Map of Gerow Butte

About this map

Gerow Butte and its neighboring summits anchor this high-elevation terrain in eastern Crook County, dominated by a series of prominent buttes and a network of named springs. The landscape is defined by the high-desert drainage patterns of Ochoco Creek and Wolf Creek, where seasonal water sources like Crooked Tree Spring and Sulphur Spring have long served as vital landmarks. Evidence of human presence and forest management is centered around the Gerow Butte Lookout Tower, which provides a vantage point over the timbered slopes and ridges. The presence of the Howard Cemetery in the northern portion of the map suggests early ranching or homesteading history in the area around Douthit Creek. This 2011 survey details the winding forest access routes such as Duncan Creek Rd and Arvid Nelson Rd that navigate the varied topography between Hawkins Butte and Sheep Creek Butte.