2023 Map of Pole Butte

About this map

Fremont National Forest defines the high-desert landscape of this southern Oregon interior, where volcanic landforms like Pole Butte and Timber Fall Butte rise above a complex network of seasonal water sources. The area is marked by its hydrological features, ranging from the protected Sycan Wild and Scenic River in the southwest to the smaller Emigrant Lake and numerous named springs like Chocktoot Springs and Picketpin Spring. These water points have historically dictated movement and land use across the dry terrain. The presence of Lamb Field and Picketpin Flat suggests pockets of open ground amidst the timber, while the drainage of Chocktoot Creek and Sycan Creek provides the primary natural corridors through the forest. Navigational infrastructure is limited to the prominent Trunk Road, which serves as a primary access route through these remote public lands.