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1962 Map of Cathedral Ridge

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Cathedral Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Mt Hood dominates the southern landscape of this survey, where the icy reaches of Ladd Glacier, Coe Glacier, and Eliot Glacier feed the complex network of creeks and branches flowing north. The high-altitude terrain is marked by distinct ridges including Cathedral Ridge, Vista Ridge, and Pinnacle Ridge, which define the deep alpine basins and meadows. Early mountaineering and forest management infrastructure is evident at the Cloud Cap Inn and the Tilly Jane Guard Station, serving as hubs for those traversing the Timberline Trail.

The map captures a specialized mountain environment before modern expansion, focused on fire lookouts like the Red Hill Guard Station and established backcountry shelters at Cairn Basin and Eden Park. The intricate drainage patterns of Clear Branch and Eliot Branch reveal the glacial source of the region's water, while markers like Pulpit Rock and The Pinnacle stand as permanent navigational aids for trekkers and climbers on the northern slopes.