Black Butte Ranch, Oregon

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Black Butte Ranch is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated private resort community[1] in Deschutes County, Oregon, United States.[2] It is located in the Cascade Range, Script error: No such module "convert". northwest of Sisters. The population was 366 at the 2010 census.[3] Black Butte Ranch allows public access to its restaurant, golf courses and horse stables, but is primarily oriented to its year-round residents and seasonal guests.[1]

History

The planned community of Black Butte Ranch was developed starting in 1970 by Brooks Resources, a subsidiary of Brooks-Scanlon Lumber Company on the site of the former Black Butte cattle ranch directly south of Black Butte.[4] The first residents arrived in 1971 and Black Butte Ranch post office was established the same year.[4]

Geography

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A view of the ranch from atop Black Butte

Black Butte Ranch is located in northwestern Deschutes County to the southwest of U.S. Route 20; it is surrounded by Deschutes National Forest. The Script error: No such module "convert". summit of Black Butte overlooks the community to the northeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert"., or 0.29%, is water.[3] The area drains east via Black Butte Swamp to Indian Ford Creek, then Whychus Creek, then to the Deschutes River, a north-flowing tributary of the Columbia River.

Demographics

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In 2001, the estimated population of full-time, year-round residents was 337.[1] The population was 366 at the 2010 census.[3] During the peak tourist season, the population, including guests who do not own property but are renting residences within the community, is estimated to rise to 5,000.[1]

Wildfire

Black Butte Ranch has been threatened by many wildfires, especially since 2002, when the Cache Mountain Fire burned two homes in the northwest corner of the ranch.[7][8] Black Butte Ranch was once again threatened by the B&B Complex Fires in 2003,[9] and in 2007 the GW Fire came within a quarter of a mile of some homes on the ranch.[10][11]

Education

It is in the Sisters School District 6.[12]

References

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External links

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