1955 Map of Cascadia

About this map

The South Santiam River and its northern tributary, the Middle Santiam River, define the topographical character of this mid-1950s survey. The small settlement of Cascadia sits at the edge of Cascadia State Park, serving as a gateway to the dense timberlands of the Willamette National Forest. To the north, the historic mining area around Quartzville is documented, while the central portion of the map is dominated by the steep elevation of Moose Ridge and Moose Mountain. Fire lookouts and lookout points are strategically positioned at high elevations such as High Deck, Rooster Rock, and Twin Buttes. The mapping also identifies recreational and forestry infrastructure, including Trout Creek Forest Camp and Fernview Forest Camp, alongside distinctive natural features like Moose Lake and the high marshy ground of Gordon Meadows.