2024 Map of Yellow Butte

About this map

Yellow Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this segment of Douglas County, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of ridges including Thistleburn Ridge, Renhaven Ridge, and Broken Back Ridge. The landscape is heavily dissected by waterways such as Brush Creek, Bear Creek, and Yellow Creek, all contributing to the drainage of the Umpqua River system. This area is characterized by an extensive Bureau of Land Management (BLM) road network, including the Prince Albert Rd and Brush Creek Rd, which provide access to the timberlands and high points like Bell Mtn and Blue Buck Mtn. Small geographic clearings such as Rice Flat and named spurs like Yellow Ck Mtn Sp indicate the localized nature of forest management and access. These features suggest a region primarily focused on resource extraction and conservation, with little permanent residential settlement.