1963 Map of Hamner Butte

About this map

Hamner Butte dominates this volcanic landscape at the boundary of Deschutes and Klamath counties. This 1963 survey, photorevised in 1981, illustrates the geological complexity of the Deschutes National Forest, where ancient flows like Black Rock Lava and fields of Lava shaped the drainage of Davis Lake. The lake's western shore is fed by Ranger Creek and Odell Creek, while its northern reaches are marked by the transition from water to porous volcanic rock. Human presence in the area is defined by recreation and industry, including the Lava Campground, West Davis Lake Campground, and a Cinder Pit near the base of the central butte. At the southern edge of the sheet, Black Rock Ranch sits near the winding course of Crescent Creek, representing one of the few named private holdings in this heavily forested and geologically active region.