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2017 Map of Red Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Umpqua National Forest defines this section of Douglas County, where the steep topography of the Cascade foothills is carved by an intricate network of waterways. The drainage of Little River and its numerous tributaries, including Wolf Creek and Cavitt Cr, dictates the layout of the landscape. High points like Red Butte and Sampson Butte rise above the timbered ridges, while natural landmarks such as Wolf Creek Falls and Shadow Falls indicate the sharp vertical drops common in this terrain.

The presence of numerous Bureau of Land Management and National Forest roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 2701 and Little River Rd, reflects the area's history as a managed timber and recreation resource. Flat terrain is rare, notable only at Sugar Pine Flat and Broken Bench, providing contrast to the dominant ridge systems like Negro Ridge. For those tracking the evolution of land use, the map details established trails and mountain passes, including Tanners Pass and the Wolf Creek Falls Trl.