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2014 Map of McCarty Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of McCarty Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

McCarty Butte serves as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape of Lake County, where the transition between the Deschutes National Forest and Fremont National Forest is clearly defined. The terrain is marked by the broad expanse of Ceres Flat and the drainage of Dry Creek, reflecting the arid environment of southern Oregon. Human presence and utility in the region are evidenced by the Quarry in the southern reaches and the presence of Lasater Reservoir, essential for water management in this dry corridor.

Transportation through this portion of the high country relies on a network of forest roads and regional thoroughfares like the Fremont Hwy and Fort Rock Rd. Named local routes such as Wickiup Rd, Schumaker, and Cow Cave Ln suggest a history of ranching or early access points into the timberlands. The survey also captures specific resource features such as Gubsher Wls, providing a snapshot of the infrastructure required for land management and survival in the early 21st century.