1988 Map of Shitike Butte

About this map

Warm Springs Indian Reservation and the Deschutes National Forest meet in this landscape defined by high volcanic buttes and the dramatic descent toward the canyon floor. The terrain is anchored by Shitike Butte, topped with the Shitike Lookout Tower, providing a clear view over the surrounding drainage systems of the Whitewater River and Seekseequa Creek. The Metolius River cuts through the southeastern section, following the base of Green Ridge, which forms a prominent natural boundary. Geologic features like the Metolius Bench and Castle Rock highlight the transition from high-elevation lookouts to the river valleys. This 1988 survey captures the region just before the turn of the decade, showing the remote forest roads and hydrological patterns that define the Jefferson County back-country.