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1963 Map of Lava Cast Forest

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Lava Cast Forest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Deschutes National Forest environment is defined by extensive volcanic activity south of Bend, Oregon. Large fields of Lava dominate the central and northern sections of this quadrangle, punctuated by a series of prominent volcanic cones including Sugar Pine Butte, Mokst Butte, and Lockit Butte. These features trace a distinct geological line through the Paulina Mountains, illustrating the prehistoric flows that shaped the modern landscape.

Access through this volcanic terrain was largely restricted to a network of unimproved paths and a primary Jeep Trail system during the early 1960s. Human presence is concentrated near the Lava Cast Forest Campground and a local Cinder Pit, representing the intersection of recreation and resource extraction. The map also documents the transit corridor of North Paulina Road and Paulina Road, which provided essential forestry and park access at the time of the 1963 field check.