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2017 Map of Ragsdale Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ragsdale Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Rogue River National Forest and Umpqua National Forest converge in this high-altitude region of the Cascade Range, where the boundary between Douglas and Jackson counties follows the rugged drainage divides. The landscape is defined by its volcanic geology and water resources, featuring prominent peaks such as Ragsdale Butte, Devils Knob, and Cowbell Mtn. A complex network of Forest Service roads and timber trails, including the Wolf Rdg Fire TS and Timbered Rock TS, provides access to these elevations.

Water originates from numerous high-elevation sources like Ragsdale Spring and Oliver Spring, feeding a dense system of creeks. The drainage of Elk Creek and its various forks, including W Fork Elk Cr and E Fork Elk Cr, dominates the central and southern portions of the map. Distinctive rock formations like Pilot Rock and Alco Rock serve as significant landmarks for those navigating this protected wilderness area.