2011 Map of Bearbones Mountain

About this map

Helena Mine and the Noonday Mine sit high on the ridges of the Calapooya Mountains, documenting a legacy of mineral extraction in this corner of Lane County. This 2011 survey reveals a landscape where industry and geography are deeply intertwined, with the Mayflower Mine and Colorado Mine situated near the headwaters of numerous creeks. The terrain is marked by prominent summits like Bearbones Mountain and Grizzly Mountain, while drainage systems such as Horse Heaven Creek and Steamboat Creek carve through the deep valleys. The presence of Skeeter Camp and the Gertrude Shelter near Gertrude Lake indicates the area's transition into a space for backcountry recreation and forest management. A dense network of Forest Service roads, including Usfs RD 2212, provides access to these remote reaches, connecting landmarks like Frog Rock and Johnson Meadows across the high-elevation divide.