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2011 Map of Tuff Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Tuff Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Silver Lake sits at the southern edge of this high desert terrain, where the drainage of Silver Creek and Murdock Creek meets the marshy basins of Lake County. The landscape is defined by volcanic features and significant topographical breaks, most notably Tuff Butte and the prominent Table Rock to the east. These formations create natural corridors such as Arrow Gap and Horning Gap, which have historically influenced movement through this part of the Oregon backcountry.

Evidence of remote habitation and water management is visible through the Eskelin Ranch in the north and Tuff Cabin situated near the central creek bed. The presence of the Parks Reservoir and the seasonal nature of Dry Creek illustrate the critical importance of water resources in this arid environment. The road network, including Fort Rock Rd and Arrow Gap Rd, follows the natural contours of the buttes, connecting these isolated outposts.