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2024 Map of Welch Butte

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Welch Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Winema National Forest and the eastern edge of Crater Lake National Park converge in this high-altitude landscape of the eastern Cascades. The terrain is defined by volcanic features like Welch Butte and the broad, dry expanse of the Antelope Desert to the southeast. A complex network of timber and recreational paths, including the Pass Through Time Trl and Chemult Run Trl, crisscrosses the forest, reflecting the area's modern role as a hub for backcountry exploration.

Hydrology in this volcanic region is characterized by seasonal and perennial flows such as Silent Creek, Desert Creek, and Cottonwood Creek. The presence of the Diamond Lake Highway provides the primary corridor through this forested wilderness, connecting the volcanic peaks and high plains. This contemporary survey captures a landscape managed for both timber resources and conservation, preserved at the intersection of two major federal land holdings.