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2020 Map of Three Creek Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Three Creek 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 encompasses this section of the Cascade Range, where the landscape is defined by volcanic features and a sophisticated network of trails and water management. High points like Three Creek Butte and Melvin Butte overlook a complex system of irrigation infrastructure, including the Plainview Ditch, Smith Ditch, and Snow Cr Ditch. These diversions highlight the historical and ongoing efforts to manage water in the high desert, even as the Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River corridor is preserved for its natural character.

Outdoor recreation and seasonal access are heavily documented through specialized trails such as the Metolius-Windigo and various horse-specific routes like the Peterson Ridge Horse Trail. The inclusion of winter-specific markings, such as the Three Creek Loop (Snow) and Triangle Hill Loop (Snow), illustrates how the forest is utilized across different seasons. Scattered water sources like Melvin Spring and the Pole Creek Swamp provide critical ecological anchors within this heavily timbered terrain.