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2004 Map of Cougar Peak

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Cougar Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Fremont National Forest dominates this section of southern Oregon, characterized by a complex network of high ridges and secluded flats. The landscape transitions from the expansive Drews Valley Creek drainage to the prominent heights of Cougar Peak and Grizzly Peak in the east. Local history is etched into the terrain through family and descriptive names like the Drews Valley Ranch and distinctive landmarks such as Dutch Oven Flat, Shoesole Flat, and Razor Back Ridge.

Resource extraction and backcountry access are evident through scattered Prospects and the established Cougar Peak Trail. Water sources are critical features in this high-elevation environment, with numerous named springs such as McClendon Spring and Hilario Spring feeding into Cottonwood Creek and Thomas Creek. The presence of Cottonwood Meadows and Cottonwood Meadow Lake suggests a focal point for recreation and grazing within the forest boundaries at the turn of the 21st century.