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 namesake Pinhead Buttes. The survey captures a high-mountain environment defined by steep drainages and strategic overlooks, most notably the Sisi Lookout Tower atop Sisi Butte. This peak serves as a sentinel over the surrounding wilderness, where the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds along the eastern ridgelines. The mapping of this era highlights the complex hydrography of the region, from the headwaters of the Warm Springs River to the smaller Lemiti Creek and Campbell Creek. Local industrial activity is evidenced by several Borrow Pits and a Quarry, while natural landmarks like Bear Skull Spring and Warm Springs Meadow provide essential reference points for navigating the timbered slopes and high meadows.