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1990 Map of Hermit Butte

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Hermit Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Modoc National Forest dominates this high-country landscape, defined by a series of prominent peaks and high ridges in the Warner Mountains region. The terrain is marked by notable elevations such as Grouse Mountain, Hermit Butte, and Horsehead Mountain, which overlook a complex network of canyons and gulches. Evidence of forest management and recreational use is visible at the Upper Rush Creek Campground and the Manzanita Lookout station atop Manzanita Mountain.

Hydrological features are abundant, with numerous springs named for local landmarks or settlers, including Jackknife Spring, Kelly Spring, and Frank Canyon Spring. The presence of the Big Lakes Camp (Site) suggests earlier human activity or seasonal encampments in the northern reaches near Toms Creek. Local industry is represented by a small Borrow Pit near Fitzhugh Creek, while the broader drainage system flows through deep cuts like South Fork Canyon Creek and Higgins Canyon.