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1984 Map of Coffin Mountain

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Coffin Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Willamette National Forest dominates this mid-1980s landscape in Linn County, where high ridges and deeply cut creek drainages define the wilderness character. The terrain is anchored by several prominent peaks, including Coffin Mtn, Buck Mountain, and the striking Three Pyramids in the southern sector. A network of high-elevation water bodies like Daly Lake, Parish Lake, and Riggs Lake are distributed across the slopes, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of the western Cascades before modern climate shifts.

The presence of the North Santiam River in the southeast corner and several named tributaries such as Blowout Creek and Pyramid Creek illustrate the watershed's complexity. Mapping here includes specific landmarks like Trappers Butte and Fisher Point, alongside evidence of resource management seen at the Borrow Pit. This edition serves as a snapshot of federal timber and recreation lands in the era after the 1964 Wilderness Act, reflecting the preservation of these remote watersheds.