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1987 Map of Yellow Butte

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Yellow Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Umpqua River snakes along the western edge of this Douglas County landscape, serving as the primary drainage for a dense network of ridges and creeks. This 1980s survey captures the area's timber and topographic character, dominated by significant elevations such as Yellow Butte and Yellow Mountain. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent divides, including Middle Ridge, Broken Back Ridge, and Dead Horse Ridge, which separate various tributaries like Bear Creek and Yellow Creek.

Evidence of resource extraction appears at the Quarry and Borrow Pit, while the presence of Prince Albert and the lookout atop Yellow Butte provide specific points of interest for historical geographers. The map also documents local landmarks such as Brads and Rice Flat, reflecting the rural character of the region during this era. This collection of family-named ridges and small watercourses like Blue Hole Creek offers a detailed record of the drainage patterns and landforms in this part of the Oregon Coast Range.