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Black Butte Ranch, Oregon
Unincorporated community in the state of Oregon, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Black Butte Ranch is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated private resort community[5] in Deschutes County, Oregon, United States.[2] It is located in the Cascade Range, 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Sisters. The population was 366 at the 2010 census.[6] 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.[5]
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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.[7] The first residents arrived in 1971 and Black Butte Ranch post office was established the same year.[7]
Geography

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 United States 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.[6] 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.
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Demographics
In 2001, the estimated population of full-time, year-round residents was 337.[5] The population was 366 at the 2010 census.[6] 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.[5]
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.[9][10] Black Butte Ranch was once again threatened by the B&B Complex Fires in 2003,[11] and in 2007 the GW Fire came within a quarter of a mile of some homes on the ranch.[12][13]
Education
It is in the Sisters School District 6.[14]
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