2017 Map of Pistol Butte

About this map

Deschutes National Forest encompasses the majority of this landscape, where volcanic geology meets the winding waterways of Central Oregon. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks including Pistol Butte, Sitkum Butte, Lolo Butte, and Wake Butte, part of the larger Cascade Range. This 2017 survey details the confluence of essential water sources, most notably where the Fall River meets the Deschutes River. Near this junction, LaPine State Park protects the riparian environment, including the marshy expanse of The Dead Slough and the localized drop of Fall River Falls. The small settlement of Three Rivers sits on the eastern edge of the forest, served by a network of forest development roads that connect these high-desert landmarks. The map illustrates how residential development and recreational spaces like the state park are integrated into the protected timberlands and volcanic buttes of the region.