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1955 Map of Pelican Butte

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Pelican Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Pelican Butte dominates the central topography of this 1955 survey, rising as a prominent volcanic landmark within the eastern reaches of the Rogue River National Forest. The map captures a transitional landscape where the high peaks of the Southern Cascades meet the flat, marshy basins of the Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. To the north, the boundary of Crater Lake National Park is visible, while the western portion of the sheet is defined by the high-elevation Seven Lakes Basin, containing numerous small water bodies like Lake Alta and South Lake.

Infrastructure for recreation and resource management is well-documented, showing the Sevenmile Guard Station and established routes such as the Skyline Trail and Honeymoon Trail. The eastern edge of the map shifts abruptly into the reclaimed agricultural lands of the Wood River Valley, featuring the Ft Klamath Elementary Sch and a system of levees designed to manage the water of Sevenmile Creek and the adjacent wetlands. Isolated outposts like McKie Camp and Solace Camp reflect the area's history of backcountry use and forestry.