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2023 Map of Bull of the Woods

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Bull of the Woods
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Bull of the Woods Wilderness and the Mount Hood National Forest dominate this high-elevation landscape along the border of Clackamas and Marion counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages including the Collawash River and Elk Lake Creek, which feed into the Collawash Wild and Scenic River corridor. Prominent peaks such as Bull of the Woods, Big Slide Mtn, and North Dickey Peak serve as anchors for a primitive transportation network of forest trails.

Evidence of historical exploration is visible near Pansy Basin with the Mother Lode Trl, suggesting early interest in the area's geological potential. Remote water bodies like Lily Pad Lake, Lake Lenore, and the Welcome Lakes are connected by established routes like the Dickey Creek Trail and West Lake Way Trail. The map documents a strictly protected backcountry environment where names like Toms Meadow and Alder Swamp hint at the varied ecological niches found among the steep ridges.