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1999 Map of Round Butte

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Round Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

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The Klamath Marsh defines the southeastern landscape of this late-century survey, its expansive wetlands and braided channels forming the core of the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Situated on the edge of the Winema National Forest, the region transitions from the water-rich marshlands to the timbered heights of String Butte and the volcanic profile of Round Butte. Evidence of forest management and early settlement persists in the presence of the Three Creek Guard Station and the Round Butte Lookout Road, which winds toward the high ground overlooking the basin.

Local ranching and logging history is grounded in the presence of Jimenez and Lane Ranch, while a network of seasonal water sources like Shoestring Creek, Willow Spring, and Tank Spring illustrate the critical importance of water management in this high-altitude environment. The road network, including the Chiloquin Camp Road, connects these remote outposts, tracing the utility and administration of the forest during the transition into the modern era.