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1988 Map of Schonchin Butte

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Schonchin Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Lava Beds National Monument dominates this landscape in Siskiyou County, where volcanic activity has carved a labyrinth of geological features. The map details an extensive network of subterranean landmarks, ranging from the Merrill Ice Cave and Golden Dome Cave to the Big Painted Cave and Catacombs Cave. These features are centered around prominent peaks such as Schonchin Butte, which features the Schonchin LOH, and Mammoth Crater.

Evidence of early industrial and transit attempts is visible through the Old RR Grade and Old Railroad Grade cutting across the southeastern terrain. The presence of a Geothermal Well and several Cinder Pit locations alongside the Monument Headquarters illustrates the dual nature of this territory as both a protected wilderness and a site of resource exploration. The map also captures several natural crossings like Symbol Bridge and Natural Bridge, which highlight the unique basaltic formations of the Lava Beds National Wilderness.