1986 Map of Pinhead Buttes

About this map

Mt Hood National Forest and the Warm Springs Indian Reservation converge in this high-altitude landscape dominated by the volcanic forms of the Pinhead Buttes. The 1980s terrain is marked by a network of drainage systems, including the Clackamas River and Lemiti River, which carve through the timbered uplands. Human presence is defined by resource management and recreation, evidenced by several Borrow Pits and the prominence of the Sisi Lookout Tower atop Sisi Butte. The map documents a significant segment of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it skirts the eastern boundary of the forest near North Pinhead Butte. This area serves as a critical watershed, where seasonal meadows like Warm Springs Meadow and Trapper Spring Meadow provide natural openings in the dense canopy, while local color is preserved in labels like Poop Creek and Bear Skull Spring.