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1997 Map of Cougar Reservoir

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Cougar Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Cougar Reservoir serves as the central focal point of this late 20th-century landscape, nestled within the expansive boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. The map details the confluence of the South Fork Mc Kenzie River and its numerous tributaries, including Basalt Creek and Annie Creek, as they feed into the reservoir's deep waters. Along the western shoreline, visitors and researchers can identify recreational landmarks like the Slide Creek Campground and Day Use Area and the thermal waters of Terwilliger Hot Spring.

The topography is dominated by prominent heights such as Sawtooth Ridge and Yankee Mountain, which fall within the protected Three Sisters Wilderness. The presence of the Aufderheide Memorial Drive traces the winding path of the river canyon, providing access to remote points like the Gaging Station and various boat ramps that supported the local timber and recreation economy of Lane County during this era.