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1988 Map of Shitike Butte

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Shitike Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Shitike Butte stands as a prominent volcanic landmark in the northwest corner of this landscape, topped with a Lookout Tower overlooking the vast terrain of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. The map details the complex border where the reservation meets the Deschutes National Forest, a boundary defined by the winding course of the Metolius River and the steep elevation of Green Ridge. To the east, the Metolius Bench spreads out above the river canyon, while the northern sections are marked by Twin Buttes and the waters of Seekseequa Spring.

The hydrography of the region is dominated by the Whitewater River and its numerous tributaries, including Cache Creek and Racing Creek. Cultural imprints are sparse but significant, with the primitive Tenino Road providing access through the reservation. The map also records localized features like Castle Rock and an Alder Sprs Lot, providing a precise record of this high-desert and forest transition during the late 1980s.