1963 Map of Moffitt Butte

About this map

Moffit Butte rises as the central landmark of this high-altitude landscape along the border of Deschutes Co and Klamath Co. Surveyed in the early 1960s, the terrain is dominated by the vast timberlands of the Deschutes National Forest, where clearings and forest access roads reveal a sparse human presence. The western edge of the map is defined by the strategic path of the Great Northern railroad, a critical link for the region's historical timber economy. Water sources are scarce in this volcanic terrain, making the specific locations of Well and Dealys Well significant points for local history and land management. The map illustrates the intersection of industrial transport and federal forest conservation at a time when these high-country resources were under active management.