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2004 Map of Shoestring Butte

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Shoestring Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

The Fremont National Forest dominates this section of Lake County, where high-elevation drainage patterns define the landscape of the early 2000s. The Chewaucan River carves through the northern reaches, fed by a network of tributaries including Ben Young Creek and Elder Creek. For researchers of forest management and infrastructure, the presence of the Thomas Creek Work Center and the Shoestring Butte Lookout indicate the ongoing human monitoring of these timberlands.

Relief is marked by distinctive volcanic and tectonic features such as Jack and Jenny Buttes, Doe Mountain, and Moss Pass Butte. Modern communication needs are reflected at the Round Mountain Communication Site near Round Pass, while older water sources like Paddy Spring and Dicks Pond continue to serve as vital points in the watershed. The map details the South and West Fork systems, providing a look at the intricate riparian network supporting the region's diverse forest ecosystem.