2011 Map of Indian Butte

About this map

Indian Butte and several other volcanic prominences define this high-desert landscape in central Oregon. In the early twenty-first century, this portion of the Deschutes National Forest is characterized by an extensive network of forest roads and trails that traverse a complex of cinder cones and volcanic ridges. Among the most prominent features are the Crater Buttes and Youtlkut Butte to the west, while Sugar Pine Ridge runs along the southeastern portion of the sheet. The transport network is anchored by Red Butte Rd, which provides access to the namesake Red Butte and nearby Willow Butte. This layout illustrates the modern management of timber and recreational resources, showing how forest service infrastructure has been adapted to the unique topography of Amota Butte and its surrounding lava fields.