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2011 Map of Blue River

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Blue River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Blue River serves as the focal point of this landscape, situated at the junction of several critical waterways in the Cascade Range. The community is anchored by the Blue River Post Office, located just north of where the McKenzie River flows through the southern portion of the quadrangle. The dominant feature of the central terrain is Blue River Lake, a reservoir fed by numerous drainages including Quartz Creek and Simmonds Creek.

The map details an extensive network of Forest Service roads, such as NFD 126 RD and NFD 120 RD, which weave through a high-relief environment defined by distinctive peaks and formations like Buck Mountain, Gold Hill, and the uniquely named Thors Hammer. To the south, the South Fork McKenzie River joins the main stem near the Hamlin Boat Landing, highlighting the area's importance for river access and water management. The survey documents the complex hydrology of the region, from the headwaters of the Calapooia River in the north to the confluence of Cane Creek and Rush Creek in the rugged southern hills.