1997 Map of Bull of the Woods

About this map

Bull of the Woods Wilderness dominates this late-twentieth-century landscape where Clackamas and Marion counties meet. The high-altitude terrain is anchored by the Bull of the Woods Lookout and the massive drainage system of the Collawash River, which is fed by numerous tributaries including the Kingfisher Fork and Elk Lake Creek. This period of forest management is reflected in the network of resource extraction sites such as the Lily Pad Quarry and Russ Creek Quarry, while the preservation of the back-country is evident in the cluster of alpine water bodies like Welcome Lakes, Big Slide Lake, and Lake Lenore. The presence of Toms Meadow and the Alder Swamp highlights the varied ecology within the Mt Hood National Forest before more modern developments. This survey documents the intersection of industrial forest roads and protected wilderness peaks at a time of transitioning land use priorities.