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2004 Map of Patrick Butte

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Patrick Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Payette National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape, where the terrain is defined by prominent peaks like Patrick Butte and Hard Butte. A critical point for fire surveillance and local geography is the Hard Butte Lookout, perched above a cluster of subalpine water bodies including Hard Butte Lake and the Lower Twin Lake. The drainage patterns here are intricate, with Partridge Creek and Patrick Creek carving through the slopes, while Lava Ridge forms a distinct geologic spine along the eastern portion of the quadrangle.

The distribution of small lakes such as Goat Lake, Paradise Lake, and the Lava Butte Lakes suggests a glaciated environment typical of the New Meadows Ranger District. For those studying the backcountry infrastructure of the early 2000s, the map provides precise locations for remote landmarks like Sams Throne and the Warm Springs Saddle, which served as key navigational waypoints in this roadless wilderness area.