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1963 Map of Round Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Round Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Pringle Falls Experimental Forest dominates this volcanic landscape in the early 1960s, showcasing a terrain defined by cinder cones and forest management. Within the larger Deschutes National Forest, the map reveals a series of prominent buttes, including Siah Butte, Lolah Butte, and Dry Butte, which characterize the high-elevation geography. The presence of several Cinder Pits suggests the localized extraction of volcanic materials used for regional road construction.

Hydrological features are anchored by Fall River in the southeast, where the Fall River Guard Station marks a point of administrative importance for the U.S. Forest Service. Historic routes and natural crossings are evidenced by Round Mountain Pass and the landmark known as Three Trappers. This survey, updated with 1970s aerial data, provides a clear view of the transition between the dense experimental forest and the surrounding Lookout Mountain slopes.