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2020 Map of Shitike Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Shitike Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Metolius Wild and Scenic River carves a deep, winding path through the heart of this landscape, marking a sharp geological transition within the Deschutes National Forest. The map documents a complex drainage system where the Whitewater River and numerous creeks like Rainy Cr and Seekseequa Cr converge toward the larger river basin. Prominent volcanic landforms dominate the horizon, including the high point of Shitike Butte and the distinctive formations of Twin Buttes and Mid Butte.

Tracing the network of Bureau of Indian Affairs and forest roads, such as Bia RD 41 and NW Tenino RD, reveals the infrastructure used for land management and access across the Metolius Bench. Small natural features like Seekseequa Spring and landforms such as Castle Rock and Hubbards Draw provide specific orientation points for those studying the physical geography of Jefferson County in the modern era.