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1995 Map of Silver Butte

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Silver Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Silver Butte rises as a central landmark within this high-elevation landscape of the Umatilla National Forest, where the topography is defined by the deep incisions of the North Fork John Day River. The area is characterized by a network of drainage systems, including Glade Creek and Ryder Creek, which flow through heavily contoured gulches toward the main river channel. Human presence is indicated by infrastructure tied to forest management and backcountry recreation, such as the Forks Guard Station and established campsites like Log Table Camp and Silver Spring Camp.

Mapping of the North Fork John Day Wilderness shows a rugged environment where travel was largely restricted to established routes like the Packsaddle Trail and Martin Creek Trail. The presence of Dixson Bar along the river and various named meadows, including Moon Meadow and China Meadow, suggests traditional points of relief and resource gathering within the dense forest. Mile markers along the river corridor, such as Mile 81 and Mile 92, provide precise references for those navigating the waterway's complex course.