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2023 Map of Carpenter Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Cascade Range dominates this portion of the Willamette National Forest, where the landscape is defined by the steep drainages of the Blue River and its numerous tributaries. High-elevation landmarks like Carpenter Mountain and Jumpoff Joe Mountain overlook a network of seasonal watercourses and meadows. The presence of the Carpenter Mountain Trail suggests the recreational focus of this area in the modern era, providing access to remote summits and lookouts.

South of the Linn and Lane county line, the topography becomes a complex arrangement of peaks including Twin Buttes and Quentin Knob. The map reveals the intricate hydrology of the region, from the northern flow of Sevenmile Creek to the southern reaches of Flunky Creek. These drainages historically dictated movement through the forest, long before the establishment of formal forest service roads.