2018 Map of Slater Butte

About this map

The Klamath River carves a deep, winding path through the center of this terrain, anchoring a landscape defined by sharp ridges and isolated flats. This territory within the Klamath National Forest features historic river-edge locations such as Fort Goff and Woods Bar, which point to the era when small settlements and mining bars lined the waterway. Higher elevations are marked by prominent summits like Cade Mtn and the China Peak Lookout, overlooking a complex system of drainages including Thompson Cr and China Creek. At the southern edge, the map touches upon the Marble Mountains and the distinctively named Fryingpan Ridge. The intricate network of local ridges, such as Thompson Ridge and Grider Ridge, illustrates the challenging geography that historically isolated these river-bound outposts and forced development to follow the narrow valley floor.