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2023 Map of Moffitt Butte

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Moffitt Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Moffitt Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this southern section of the Deschutes National Forest, where volcanic terrain meets recent residential development. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling slopes of the Newberry Volcano, which shapes the elevation and drainage patterns of the region. A clear boundary line marks the transition between Deschutes Co and Klamath Co, reflecting the administrative divisions of this high-desert timberland.

In the western portion of the map, a grid of residential roads suggests modern settlement growth pushing into the forest. Streets like Sun Forest Dr, Split Rail Rd, and Larchwood Dr indicate a suburbanizing frontier. These named ways contrast with the open, wooded expanses to the east and north, where Abacus Buttes stand as rugged sentinels of the volcanic plain. The map documents the persistent tension between the preservation of forest lands and the expansion of residential communities in Central Oregon.