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2023 Map of Gerow Butte

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Gerow Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Ochoco National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape within the Ochoco Mountains of central Oregon. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent peaks and ridgelines, including Gerow Butte, Sheep Creek Butte, and Hawkins Butte. These landforms dictate the drainage patterns for numerous seasonal and perennial waterways like Ochoco Creek and Wolf Creek.

Evidence of early high-country settlement and land use is preserved at the Howard Cem near the northern boundary. The map illustrates a network of forest access routes and recreation paths, most notably the Lookout Mountain Trl and Line Butte Trl. Natural water sources such as Sulphur Spring, Monument Spring, and Crooked Tree Spring appear throughout the forest, highlighting the vital role of springs in this arid mountain environment.