2011 Map of Pole Butte

About this map

Camp Nine and the high elevation recreation areas of Lake County define this section of the Oregon backcountry. The landscape is characterized by volcanic rises such as Pole Butte and Timber Fall Butte, which stand above a network of seasonal water sources and meadows like Lamb Field and Picketpin Flat. These high-country features are essential for understanding the seasonal land use of the region, where numerous named springs—including Picketpin Spring, Picture Tree Springs, and Log Spring—provide critical water in an otherwise arid timberland. The map documents a complex system of Forest Service roads that connect these remote points to the Pole Butte Sno-Park, a hub for winter access. Water drainage is primarily handled by the Chocktoot Creek system and Squaw Creek, which flow through the basin near Emigrant Lake.