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2017 Map of White Pine Buttes

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of White Pine Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Simcoe Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this region, transitioning into a high-plateau environment defined by distinctive volcanic landforms and seasonal water sources. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations such as the White Pine Buttes, Jackknife Butte, and Black Butte, which rise above the surrounding meadows and canyons. A network of rural roads and land-survey lines organizes the territory, connecting isolated features like McEwen Meadows and Crofton Prairie.

Hydrographic details reveal a reliance on groundwater and small catchments, including Pretty Swamp and numerous springs like Gilen Water Springs and Shelton Spring. The southern portion of the area features more concentrated activity along routes such as Baldridge Rd and Wildcat Rd, while the eastern edge is defined by the unique depression of Carp Lake. This landscape demonstrates a classic Western pattern of high-altitude ranching and timber land, where geographic names often reflect early family settlers or the physical character of the buttes themselves.