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2011 Map of Silver Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Silver Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Miners Cabin sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape in Umatilla County, illustrating the legacy of resource extraction and seasonal encampments in the Blue Mountains. The drainage network is dominated by the North Fork John Day River to the south, which draws in numerous named tributaries including Silver Creek, Ryder Creek, and Paradise Creek. The presence of established sites like Log Table Camp and the Silver Butte Silver Spring Camp indicates the area's continued importance for forestry or backcountry recreation.

Prominent terrain features such as Silver Butte, Wind Rock, and the steep depressions of McCarty Gulch and Fitzwater Gulch define the geography. Isolated clearings like Moon Meadow and China Meadow break the forested canopy, suggesting historical uses for grazing or specialized mountain camps. The map traces the rugged interface between narrow river bars like Dixson Bar and the surrounding peaks, providing a clear record of naming conventions tied to local pioneers and prospectors.