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1989 Map of Belknap Springs

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Belknap Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Belknap Springs and the thermal Hot Springs along the Mc Kenzie River anchor this 1980s look at the central Oregon Cascades. The map details a transition point for travelers and outdoorsmen, featuring the Paradise Campground and the specialized McKenzie Bridge State Airport. These recreational hubs are surrounded by the dense timber of the Willamette National Forest, where steep drainages like Lookout Creek and Frissell Creek carve through the high country.

Further south, Foley Ridge separates the main river valley from the drainage of Horse Creek, where the secluded Foley Springs is located. The eastern boundary enters the high-elevation protection of the Three Sisters Wilderness, marked by distinctive geological features like Cupola Rock. The presence of several Quarry sites and a major Trans Line indicates the balance between the region's raw natural resources and its developing infrastructure for energy and aviation during this era.