2020 Map of Badger Lake

About this map

Mount Hood National Forest defines the high-altitude landscape of this 2020 survey, where the Cascades' eastern slopes drop toward the high desert. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent ridges and basins, most notably Bluegrass Ridge and High Prairie. Water resources are abundant throughout the quadrangle, with high mountain lakes like Jean Lake, Boulder Lake, and Spinning Lake serving as focal points for the backcountry. The map documents protected river corridors including the East Fork Hood Wild and Scenic River and the Fifteenmile Creek Wild and Scenic River. Seasonal use of the land is evident in the extensive network of winter-specific routes, such as Meadows Creek Ski (Snow) and Bennett Pass Ski (Snow), which provide access to peaks like Elk Mtn and Gunsight Butte.