2011 Map of Shoestring Butte

About this map

Gaylord Ranch and the headwaters of the Chewaucan River define this high-desert landscape in Lake County. The terrain is a complex network of volcanic buttes and seasonal drainages, where water sources like Paddy Spring, Schuster Spring, and Clem Spring provide critical points of reference in an arid environment. The map details the intricate topography surrounding Shoestring Butte and the distinctive Jack and Jenny Buttes, illustrating the rugged drainage patterns of Swamp Creek and Shoestring Creek. The layout of forestry roads and cattle-ranching infrastructure reflects the land's contemporary use for grazing and timber management, highlighting the balance between high-altitude passes like Round Pass and the low-lying basins of Dairy Creek.