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1997 Map of Red Butte

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Red Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Red Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this corner of the Umpqua National Forest during the late 1990s. The landscape is defined by the steep drainage basins of the Little River and its numerous tributaries, including Wolf Creek and Cavitt Creek. This map reveals a terrain heavily managed for forestry and utility, indicated by the presence of multiple Water Tanks, a Lookout at the peak of Red Butte, and Sewage Disposal Ponds near the northern boundary.

Outdoor landmarks such as Wolf Creek Falls and Shadow Falls are documented alongside high-elevation points like Sampson Butte and Tanners Pass. The transition from the alluvial Sugar Pine Flat to the dense network of forest roads reflects the region's historical reliance on timber and watershed management. For those interested in Douglas County geography, the map provides a precise layout of remote water bodies like Cavitt Lake and the complex system of forest trails.