2014 Map of Pickett Butte

About this map

The Umpqua National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Douglas County, characterized by a complex network of forest development roads and primitive trails. The South Umpqua River cuts through the northern reaches of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries such as Allan Creek and Chapman Creek. Local geography is marked by distinctive natural clearings and landmarks, including Pickett Prairie and Hamlin Prairie, which contrast with the surrounding timbered ridges. Historically significant for its forest management infrastructure, the map detail shows numerous fire-watch or access routes like the Sumpter TS and Redlick TS. Notable peaks and high points, such as Pickett Butte and Coffin Butte, provide strategic overlooks of the Collins Ridge area and the headwaters of Jackson Creek. These named features, along with water sources like Red Lick Spring, offer precise locations for researchers studying the mid-20th-century forest service landscape.