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2020 Map of Blair Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Blair Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The North Fork Middle Fork Willamette Wild and Scenic River defines the northern reaches of this landscape, flowing through a heavily forested portion of the Willamette National Forest. High-elevation water bodies like Blair Lake and the smaller Devils Lake are central features of the terrain, surrounded by distinct clearings such as Blair Meadows and Beal Prairie. The map illustrates a complex drainage network where Captain Creek and Fisher Creek join the larger river system.

Elevations rise sharply towards the Cascade Range in the south, anchored by Waldo Mountain and Mule Mountain. This area is characterized by high-country meadows like Spring Prairie and Etta Prairie, which contrast with the steep ridges. The presence of Waldo Ridge and the Salmon Lakes suggests a transition into the higher alpine environments of Lane County, with the network of creeks including Furnish Creek and Salmon Creek carving deep into the volcanic slopes.