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1988 Map of Partin Butte

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Partin Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Fremont National Forest dominates this landscape, characterized by a complex drainage network within the high-elevation terrain of south-central Oregon. The map is bisected by the prominent Old Indian Treaty Boundary, which cuts across the topography near Partin Butte and Indian Creek. This line provides a clear demarcation of historical land management and indigenous territories within the forest.

Settlement evidence is sparse, represented by seasonal or remote outposts like Alder Spring Camp and Elder Cabin. The hydrologic system is the primary defining feature, with the North Fork Silver Creek and West Fork Silver Creek converging among ridges like Alder Spring Ridge. Smaller landmarks such as Round Butte and the springs at Partin Spring and Cougar Spring indicate the critical importance of water sources in this dry, forested interior.