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2020 Map of Cougar Reservoir

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Cougar Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Cougar Reservoir and the South Fork McKenzie River anchor this segment of the Willamette National Forest in the Oregon Cascade Range. The landscape is defined by its verticality, with prominent features like Sawtooth Ridge, Hardy Ridge, and Rebel Rock rising steeply from the water's edge. Numerous small tributaries, including Rider Creek and French Pete Cr, drain into the reservoir, tracing the intricate drainage patterns of the high Cascades.

Local landmarks such as Terwilliger Hot Springs and Hidden Lake highlight the recreational and thermal character of this forest environment. High-elevation points like Tipsoo Butte, Yankee Mtn, and Lowder Mountain overlook a network of backcountry drainages. This recent survey documents the modern state of these protected lands, capturing the intersection of managed forest resources and the natural hydrography of the McKenzie River basin.