2024 Map of Pinhead Buttes

About this map

Pinhead Buttes rise prominently above the high-elevation terrain where the borders of Clackamas, Wasco, and Marion counties converge. This modern survey illustrates a landscape primarily defined by protected natural corridors, including the expansive Clackamas Wilderness and the Mount Hood National Forest. The presence of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl cutting through the eastern portion of the map highlights the area's importance as a passage for long-distance travel through the Cascades. Hydrographic patterns are dominated by the headwaters of the Clackamas River and various high-country wetlands like Warm Springs Meadow and Lemiti Meadow. Small landmarks such as Bear Skull Spring and the distinct summits of West Pinhead Butte and Sisi Butte provide specific orientation points within this densely forested and mountainous terrain.