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2017 Map of Cougar Reservoir

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cougar Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cougar Reservoir and the surrounding drainages of the Willamette National Forest dominate this high-elevation landscape in the Cascade Range. The terrain is defined by the deep valley of the South Fork McKenzie River, which is fed by numerous tributaries including French Pete and Walker Creek. This 2017 edition documents the network of access roads such as Natl Forest Develop Road 1994 Rd that carve through steep slopes leading to prominent peaks like Lowder Mountain and Rebel Rock.

A notable landmark for recreation and local history is Terwilliger Hot Spring, located along Rider Creek near the reservoir's western shore. Higher in the mountains, the map identifies isolated features such as Hidden Lake and the sharp profile of Sawtooth Ridge, illustrating the complex topography of the western Cascades. This modern survey reflects the enduring importance of watershed management and forest preservation in the region.