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1986 Map of Bearbones Mtn

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Bearbones Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Calapooya Divide serves as the topographic spine of this landscape, separating the headwaters of numerous drainages within the Umpqua National Forest and Willamette National Forest. The area is defined by its history of resource extraction, with several mining operations located along high ridges, including the Noonday Mine, Helena Mine, and Mayflower Mine. These sites, situated near features like Helena Saddle and Noonday Ridge, indicate a period of active exploration in the Cascade Range.

Remote infrastructure for travelers and forest workers is sparse but evident through landmarks such as the Ridge Hotel Spring, Gertrude Shelter, and Mayflower Shelter. The terrain is deeply dissected by watercourses like Brice Creek and Steamboat Creek, while prominent peaks such as Bearbones Mtn and Grizzly Mtn anchor the high ground. This map captures the mid-1980s state of these national forest lands, showing the network of trails and unimproved roads used to access high-elevation meadows and mining claims.