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1998 Map of Quosatana Butte

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Quosatana Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The Rogue River flows through the northern reaches of this territory, where historic river access points like Fry Landing and Hayes Eddy served as vital landmarks for navigation. This landscape is defined by the steep elevation changes within the Siskiyou National Forest, ranging from the river banks to the prominent heights of Quosatana Butte and Sugarloaf Mountain. The presence of the Fritsche Cabin (Site) suggests earlier settlement or forest management activity deep within the interior, while the Wildhorse Lookout atop Wildhorse Prairie indicates a network of fire suppression and observation.

Southern portions of the map are dominated by the headwaters of the Pistol River and its various forks, including the South Fork Pistol River. The mapping of Numerous riffles, such as Silver Creek Riffle and Bacon Flat Riffle, provides specific detail for those studying the original hydrology of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River. This area remains largely defined by its forest resources and remote river economy.