2023 Map of Silver Butte

About this map

North Fork John Day Wilderness and the surrounding reaches of the Umatilla National Forest dominate this high-country survey of northeastern Oregon. The landscape is defined by the steep drainages of the North Fork John Day Wild and Scenic River and its numerous tributaries, including Meadow Creek and Silver Creek. Human activity is primarily represented by an extensive network of pack trails, such as the Moon Meadows Trl and Silver Butte Trl, which connect high points like Silver Butte to meadowlands and springs. Notable landmarks for local history and geographic orientation include the river-side location of Dixson Bar and the distinctive Wind Rock. This contemporary survey details a remote area where management boundaries and designated wilderness protections preserve the character of the terrain, from the China Meadow to the deep incisions of McCarty Gulch.