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1961 Map of Breitenbush Hot Springs

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Breitenbush Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Breitenbush Hot Springs serves as the focal point for this 1960s study of the northern Cascades, situated at the confluence of the Breitenbush River forks. This high-elevation landscape is defined by the transition between the Willamette National Forest and Mount Hood National Forest, showcasing a complex network of fire lookouts and forest service infrastructure. Lookout points like Hawk Mtn and Sisi Butte anchor the high ridges, while the Skyline Road and Skyline Trail provide the primary north-south arteries for passage through the timbered terrain.

High-altitude drainage basins feed the Collawash River and Clackamas River, with names like Ogre Creek, Jazz Creek, and Scorpion Creek hinting at the character of the back-country. Prominent volcanic features including the Pinhead Buttes and Devils Peak dominate the skyline, while numerous meadows and springs, such as Warm Springs Meadow and Rhododendron Spring, mark the hydrology of these protected forest lands during the mid-twentieth century.