1997 Map of Sardine Butte

About this map

The Willamette National Forest dominates this 1990s terrain, revealing a landscape defined by the intricate drainage systems of the Cascade Range. The North Fork Middle Fork Willamette River winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, joined by numerous tributaries such as Christy Creek and Sardine Creek. Steep elevations are marked by prominent summits like Sardine Butte, Ingram Butte, and Buffalo Peak, while the relatively level expanse of Christy Flats offers a distinct geographic break in the timbered slopes. Along the river valley, the Robert Aufderheide Memorial Drive Scenic Byway provides the primary corridor for movement. The map also documents industrial activity in the region through numerous quarries scattered across the ridges, and notes natural clearings like Major Prairie, which stand in contrast to the surrounding forest cover.