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2020 Map of Silver Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Silver Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The North Fork John Day River winds through the southern reaches of this landscape, forming a focal point for the North Fork John Day Wild and Scenic River area. This rugged corridor is defined by deep drainages such as Faulkner Gulch and McCarty Gulch, reflecting a terrain that has long challenged travelers and supported isolated outposts. High-elevation points like Silver Butte and the distinctive Wind Rock overlook a network of creek systems including Meadow Cr and Martin Cr.

Human activity is recorded at the small settlement of Fitzwater and the aptly named Miner's Cabin, suggesting a history of prospecting and timber work within the Umatilla National Forest. Modern Forest Service infrastructure, including the Ukiah-Granite Road 52, provides access to these high meadows and springs like Packsaddle Spring, while the N Fork John Day Trail follows the river's path, marking old routes through the Blue Mountains.