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1998 Map of York Butte

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of York Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Illinois River flows through the southwestern corner of this landscape, marking the protected corridor of the Illinois National Wild And Scenic River. This territory, largely defined by the Siskiyou National Forest and the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, contains traces of early settlement and resource extraction. The site of Nobles House (Site) and the Pine Creek Camp (Site) point to historical human presence within the drainage basins of Silver Creek and Briggs Creek.

Mineral interests are evident at the Old Glory Mine and various unnamed Mine and Quarry locations scattered across the steep terrain. Notable landmarks such as York Butte, Chinaman Hat, and Flat Top serve as primary navigational points in a region where travel is limited to 4wd tracks and forest trails. Water features like Silver Falls and Little Silver Creek Lake highlight the complex hydrological network that feeds the major river systems in this part of Josephine County.