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1963 Map of Pistol Butte

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Pistol Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Volcanic buttes and cold-water tributaries define this portion of the Deschutes National Forest as it appeared in the early 1960s. The landscape is dominated by a chain of prominent peaks including Klak Butte, Lolo Butte, and Wake Butte in the northwest, while Pistol Butte stands centrally with a dedicated lookout. These high points oversee a network of forest resource activity, evidenced by multiple Cinder Pits and the Fall River Airfield located just north of the river bend.

Water management and conservation are central to the area's character, anchored by the Fall River Fish Hatchery and its associated Gaging Station. The spring-fed Fall River winds through the terrain toward Fall River Falls before joining the larger Deschutes River. Local leisure and seasonal residency are marked by the Fall River Lodge and Fall River Campground, offering a glimpse into the mid-century recreational infrastructure of Deschutes County.