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1955 Map of Pelican Butte

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Pelican Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Pelican Butte anchors the southern portion of this high-elevation landscape within the Winema National Forest and Rogue River National Forest. In the mid-1950s, this area was defined by a complex network of forest management and early recreation infrastructure, including the Sevenmile Guard Station and several remote outposts like Solace Camp and Cold Spring Camp. The northern edge transitions toward the Oregon Desert, while the eastern boundary traces the edge of the Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge.

A dense cluster of alpine water bodies known as the Seven Lakes area, including Lake Alta and South Lake, highlights the glaciated terrain near the Skyline Trail. The drainage patterns are clearly defined by the Rogue River to the west and Annie Creek to the east, providing a detailed look at the hydraulic connectivity of the region before modern development. Notable local infrastructure includes the Ft Klamath Elementary Sch near the eastern boundary, serving the rural community adjacent to the national forest lands.