2014 Map of Mount Butler

About this map

Siskiyou National Forest land dominates this 2014 survey of southwestern Oregon, where the drainage of the Upper Sixes River carves through high ridges and deep canyons. The settlement at Plum Trees sits near the confluence of Sixes River and Edson Cr, marking a small point of habitation in a landscape of dramatic verticality. Peaks such as China Peak, Moon Mtn, and the titular Mount Butler define the horizon, while specialized terrain features like Elk Wallows and the narrow passage at Hells Gate reveal the specific character of this backcountry. The map also traces the winding courses of South Fork Sixes River and Elephant Rock Cr, illustrating how water shaped the topography long before the arrival of the Sixes River Rd and the Nat For Dev Rd.