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2024 Map of Hogback Butte

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Hogback Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Volcanic landforms dominate this high-desert landscape in Lake County, where topographic elevations reveal a history of basaltic activity. Notable rises like Ludi Butte, Hogback Butte, and Homestead Butte punctuate the terrain, while the northeastern corner is defined by the significant formations of Lava Mtn and the East Lava Field. These geological features suggest a landscape shaped by ancient eruptions, now crossed only by a sparse network of rural routes.

Accessibility is provided by a handful of improved and unimproved paths, including Derrick Cave Rd and Co HWY 5-12, which skirt the bases of prominent landmarks like Buck Butte and Table Mtn. Local nomenclature, such as Sink Rd and Sink Ln, hints at the subterranean geology common in this region of Oregon. The map serves as a contemporary record of this unpopulated section of the Oregon Outback, preserving the location of family-named peaks and remote desert tracks.