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2020 Map of Hamaker Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Rogue Wild and Scenic River carves through this high-elevation landscape in the southern Oregon Cascades, where the borders of three national forests converge. Steep ridgelines like Razor Ridge and Minnehaha Ridge flank the upper river valley, which is dotted with high-country openings including Hamaker Meadows and Beaver Meadows. This 2020 survey reveals a complex network of seasonal access routes and trails, such as the River Loop Motorcycle trail and the Wizard Creek Snomo (Snow) route, reflecting the modern management of these protected public lands.

The eastern edge of the map transitions into the high plateau of Crater Lake National Park, characterized by volcanic features like Hamaker Butte and Sherwood Butte. Significant water sources, including the mineral-named Soda Spring and the Upper Rogue River, highlight the hydrological importance of this area within the Rogue River National Forest. The presence of these named springs and meadows among the dense timber of the Umpqua National Forest underscores the region's history as a destination for seasonal recreation and forest resource management.