2023 Map of Riverbed Butte

About this map

Fremont National Forest dominates this landscape along the border of Lake and Klamath counties, where timber history and modern recreation intersect. The Woods Line Rails-To-Trails Trl follows a legacy railroad grade through the woods, evidence of the region’s industrial past now repurposed for backcountry travel. The terrain is defined by volcanic features like Riverbed Butte and the broad, open expanse of Sycan Flat. Water sources are critical in this high-elevation environment, with several drainages including Shake Creek, Merritt Creek, and Fivemile Creek threading through the forest. Significant points like Pikes Crossing and Packsaddle Spring provide specific landmarks for those tracing historical travel routes through the Oregon interior.