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|official_name = Black Butte Ranch, Oregon
|settlement_type = [[Census-designated place]]
|coordinates_region = US-OR
|subdivision_type = [[List of countries|Country]]
|subdivision_name = [[United States]]
|subdivision_type1 = [[Political divisions of the United States|State]]
|subdivision_name1 = [[Oregon]]
|subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Oregon|County]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[Deschutes County, Oregon|Deschutes]]
|timezone = [[Pacific Standard Time Zone|Pacific]]
|image_skyline = Black Butte Ranch lodge and Mount Bachelor - Black Butte Ranch Oregon.jpg
|image_caption = Black Butte Ranch Lodge with [[South Sister]] in background
|area_total_km2 = 21.29
|area_land_km2 = 21.23
|area_water_km2 = 0.06
|population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010]]
|population = 366
|population_density_km2 = 17.2
|utc_offset = -8
|timezone_DST = Pacific
|utc_offset_DST = -7
|latd = 44 |latm = 22 |lats = 38 |latNS = N
|longd = 121 |longm = 39 |longs = 13 |longEW = W
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|elevation_m = 1021
|elevation_ft = 3350
|website = {{URL|www.blackbutteranch.com}}
|postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]]
|postal_code = 97759
|area_code = [[Area code 541|541]]
|blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info = 41-06650<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref>
|blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
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|footnotes =
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'''Black Butte Ranch''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) and [[Unincorporated area|unincorporated]] private [[resort]] community<ref name=Code>[http://www.deschutes.org/getattachment/9e419cf3-0cba-40d6-9d1b-8fba1eee96b1/Chapter-23-40.aspx Deschutes County Code]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> in [[Deschutes County, Oregon|Deschutes County]], [[Oregon]], [[United States]].<ref name=GNIS>{{cite gnis |id= 1138180|name= Black Butte Ranch |entrydate= November 28, 1980 |accessdate= 2011-01-20}}</ref> It is located in the [[Cascade Range]], {{convert|8|mi|0}} northwest of [[Sisters, Oregon|Sisters]]. The population was 366 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4106650| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Black Butte Ranch CDP, Oregon| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=December 11, 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref name=Code/>

==History==
The [[planned community]] of Black Butte Ranch was developed starting in 1970 by a subsidiary of [[Brooks-Scanlon Lumber Company]] on the site of the former Black Butte cattle ranch directly south of [[Black Butte (Oregon)|Black Butte]].<ref name=OGN>{{cite OGN|7th|page=86}}</ref> The first residents arrived in 1971 and Black Butte Ranch post office was established the same year.<ref name=OGN/>

As of December 2013, the president and CEO of Black Butte Ranch is Scott Huntsman, and the chairman of the Board of Directors is Mark Pilkenton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bendbulletin.com/home/1439315-151/black-butte-ranch-to-get-upgrades#|title=Black Butte Ranch to get upgrades - Homeowners approve nearly $11.5 million in redevelopment|publisher=The Bend Bulletin|author=Rees, Rachael|accessdate=October 3, 2015}}</ref>

==Geography==
[[File:View of Black Butte Ranch.jpg|thumb|left|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 {{convert|6436|ft|adj=on}} summit of Black Butte overlooks the community to the northeast.

According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|21.3|sqkm|order=flip}}, of which {{Convert|0.06|sqkm|order=flip|2}}, or 0.29%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> The area drains east via Black Butte Swamp to Indian Ford Creek, then Squaw Creek, then to the [[Deschutes River (Oregon)|Deschutes River]], a north-flowing tributary of the [[Columbia River]].

==Demographics==
In 2001, the estimated population of full-time, year-round residents was 337.<ref name=Code/> The population was 366 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010"/> 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.<ref name=Code/>

==Wildfire==
Black Butte Ranch has been threatened by many [[wildfire]]s, especially since 2002, when the Cache Mountain Fire burned two homes in the northwest corner of the ranch.<ref>{{cite news |title=BBR residents to return today |url=http://www.nuggetnews.com/archives/20020731fire/front27.shtml |publisher=''[[Nugget Newspaper]]'' |date=2002-08-02 |accessdate=2008-03-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/news/2002/08/020801fire1.shtml |title=Cache Mountain Fire - Fact Sheet 7 |publisher=[[United States Forest Service|US Forest Service]] |date=2002-08-01 |accessdate=2008-03-18}}</ref> Black Butte Ranch was once again threatened by the [[B&B Complex Fires]] in 2003,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/news/2003/08/030821bbfires2.shtml |title=B and B Complex Morning Brief |publisher=[[United States Forest Service|US Forest Service]] |date=2003-08-21 |accessdate=2008-03-18}}</ref> and in 2007 the GW Fire came within a quarter of a mile of some homes on the ranch.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nuggetnews.com/main.asp?SectionID=85&SubSectionID=141&ArticleID=13465 |title=GW Fire: Black Butte Ranch evacuation underway |publisher=''Nugget Newspaper'' |date=2007-09-03 |accessdate=2008-03-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inciweb.org/incident/970/ |title=Gw Fire Wildland Fire |publisher=Incident Information System |date=2007-09-11 |accessdate=2008-03-18 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080606043837/http://www.inciweb.org:80/incident/970/ |archivedate=2008-06-06 |df= }}</ref>

==References==
{{Commons category|Black Butte Ranch, Oregon}}
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==External links==
*[http://www.blackbutteranch.com Black Butte Ranch official website]

{{Deschutes County, Oregon}}

[[Category:Census-designated places in Oregon]]
[[Category:Planned communities in the United States]]
[[Category:Unincorporated communities in Deschutes County, Oregon]]
[[Category:1970 establishments in Oregon]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Deschutes County, Oregon]]
[[Category:Unincorporated communities in Oregon]]


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Revision as of 18:47, 3 February 2017

Black Butte Ranch, Oregon
Census-designated place
Black Butte Ranch Lodge with South Sister in background
Black Butte Ranch Lodge with South Sister in background
Map
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyDeschutes
Area
 • Total
8.22 sq mi (21.29 km2)
 • Land8.20 sq mi (21.23 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
3,350 ft (1,021 m)
Population
 (2010)
366
 • Density45/sq mi (17.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97759
Area code541
FIPS code41-06650[1]
GNIS feature ID1138180[2]
Websitewww.blackbutteranch.com

Black Butte Ranch is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated private resort community[3] in Deschutes County, Oregon, United States.[4] It is located in the Cascade Range, 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Sisters. The population was 366 at the 2010 census.[5] 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.[3]

History

The planned community of Black Butte Ranch was developed starting in 1970 by a subsidiary of Brooks-Scanlon Lumber Company on the site of the former Black Butte cattle ranch directly south of Black Butte.[6] The first residents arrived in 1971 and Black Butte Ranch post office was established the same year.[6]

As of December 2013, the president and CEO of Black Butte Ranch is Scott Huntsman, and the chairman of the Board of Directors is Mark Pilkenton.[7]

Geography

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 6,436-foot (1,962 m) summit of Black Butte overlooks the community to the northeast.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.3 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.06 km2), or 0.29%, is water.[5] The area drains east via Black Butte Swamp to Indian Ford Creek, then Squaw Creek, then to the Deschutes River, a north-flowing tributary of the Columbia River.

Demographics

In 2001, the estimated population of full-time, year-round residents was 337.[3] The population was 366 at the 2010 census.[5] 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.[3]

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.[8][9] Black Butte Ranch was once again threatened by the B&B Complex Fires in 2003,[10] and in 2007 the GW Fire came within a quarter of a mile of some homes on the ranch.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ a b c d Deschutes County Code[permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ "Black Butte Ranch". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. November 28, 1980. Retrieved 2011-01-20.
  5. ^ a b c "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Black Butte Ranch CDP, Oregon". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  6. ^ a b McArthur, Lewis A.; McArthur, Lewis L. (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (7th ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. p. 86. ISBN 978-0875952772.
  7. ^ Rees, Rachael. "Black Butte Ranch to get upgrades - Homeowners approve nearly $11.5 million in redevelopment". The Bend Bulletin. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  8. ^ "BBR residents to return today". Nugget Newspaper. 2002-08-02. Retrieved 2008-03-18. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ "Cache Mountain Fire - Fact Sheet 7". US Forest Service. 2002-08-01. Retrieved 2008-03-18.
  10. ^ "B and B Complex Morning Brief". US Forest Service. 2003-08-21. Retrieved 2008-03-18.
  11. ^ "GW Fire: Black Butte Ranch evacuation underway". Nugget Newspaper. 2007-09-03. Retrieved 2008-03-18. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ "Gw Fire Wildland Fire". Incident Information System. 2007-09-11. Archived from the original on 2008-06-06. Retrieved 2008-03-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)


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