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1963 Map of Wanoga Butte

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Wanoga Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Wanoga Butte rises as a central landmark in this 1960s study of the high volcanic landscape within the Deschutes National Forest. The map documents a terrain defined by cinder cones and subterranean features, most notably the Edison Ice Cave and several scattered Cinder Pits that suggest the region's geological utility. A Lookout Tower sits atop the primary peak, serving as a vital observation point for forest management during this era.

Transportation through this part of the Cascades is anchored by the Cascade Lakes Highway, which skirts the northern edge of the map, supported by a network of more primitive routes like the Swampy Lakes Trail and various unnamed Jeep Trails. Water sources are sparse in this porous landscape, making labels like Big Spring and Dutchman Creek significant markers for local navigation and historical land use. The distribution of these features illustrates the balance between early recreation, resource extraction, and fire suppression in the Oregon Cascades.