1967 Map of Odell Butte

About this map

The volcanic landscape of the Deschutes National Forest is defined here by the stark relief of Black Rock Butte, which is capped with a distinct field of Lava. This 1967 survey captures the area at a time when the Southern Pacific and Northern railroad lines provided the primary industrial corridors through the timbered terrain. Notable topographic markers such as Odell Butte with its Lookout and the smaller Bunny Butte rise above the drainage basins of Crescent Creek and the Little Deschutes River. Human activity is concentrated along these waterways and rail lines, evidenced by the Halfway House and the small station at Mowich. Recreational developments like the Crescent Creek Campground and Little Deschutes Campground show the region's mid-century transition toward outdoor tourism, while the Cinder Pit near the northern boundary points to local extraction of volcanic materials.