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1995 Map of Madison Butte

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Madison Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Madison Butte and Tupper Butte rise as prominent landmarks in this rugged section of the Umatilla National Forest, which was extensively re-evaluated by the Forest Service in the mid-1990s. The landscape is defined by its water sources, with numerous named springs such as H K Spring, Nine Top Spring, and Brum Spring feeding into the Skookum Creek drainage system. A historical Morphine Ranch (Site) suggests earlier settlement patterns and land use within these high ridges and deep canyons.

The presence of the Tupper Guard Station and the Skookum Game Enclosure reflects the long-standing management of these timberlands for wildlife and administration. Surveyed paths like the Madison Butte Trail and the Skookum Trail provide access across the First Standard Parallel South, connecting landmarks like Texas Butte and Copple Butte in a territory where traditional ranching and modern forest preservation intersect.