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1988 Map of Three Creek Butte

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Three Creek Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Three Creek Butte and Melvin Butte dominate this portion of the Deschutes National Forest as mapped in the late 1980s. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring the winding path of Squaw Creek and the high-elevation Pole Creek Swamp. Resource extraction and forest management are evident through the presence of a Quarry and multiple Cinder Pits scattered across the volcanic terrain.

Logistics and recreation in this part of the Cascades are centered around the Black Pine Campground, supported by water sources like Black Pine Spring and Melvin Spring. A Gaging Station on Squaw Creek indicates the importance of water monitoring in this drainage system. The map provides a look at the wilderness infrastructure of the era, from established Parking areas to the network of unimproved roads and trails used by foresters and early outdoor enthusiasts.