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2020 Map of Sixteen Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Deschutes National Forest lands dominate this high-desert landscape in central Oregon, where a series of volcanic peaks rise sharply above the surrounding flats. The topographical character is defined by named cinder cones and formations including Sixteen Butte, Deadlog Butte, and the distinctive Horseshoe Butte. These landmarks provide critical navigation points in a region marked by sparse vegetation and rugged natural contours.

Modern access and recreational use are represented by designated off-highway vehicle routes like Ohv 840 and Ohv 890. Near the eastern margin, the elevation drops toward Coyote Flat, while more isolated landmarks such as Little Garden and No Name Buttes suggest the varied volcanic geology of the High Lava Plains. The boundary between Deschutes and Lake Counties cuts across the northern portion of the map, illustrating the remote and institutional division of these protected forest lands.