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2023 Map of Cougar Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Fremont National Forest dominates this section of Lake County, where high-elevation landmarks define the geography of the Oregon backcountry. The landscape is characterized by prominent volcanic and tectonic features, from the sharp rise of Cougar Peak and Angel Peak to the long expanse of the Coleman Rim. Water sources are critical points in this arid terrain, with numerous named springs such as Big Spring, Shoesole Spring, and Mammoth Spring feeding the drainage systems of Drews Creek and Thomas Creek.

Evidence of recreational and land management history is visible in the network of trails and tracks, including the Quartz Mtn Snowmobile Tr and the Mud Loop. Named flats like Dutch Oven Flat and Pot Flat suggest historical grazing or camping spots used by early forest travelers. The map also delineates the Drews Valley floor, where Howard Creek and Cottonwood Creek converge, providing a detailed look at the hydrology within these federal forest boundaries.