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2014 Map of Cowhorn Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Cowhorn Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Cowhorn Mountain stands at the triple junction of the Deschutes National Forest, Willamette National Forest, and Umpqua National Forest within the Cascade Range. This high-altitude landscape is defined by its glacial hydrology, featuring a dense concentration of alpine lakes such as Summit Lake, Indigo Lake, and the Bingham Lakes. The rugged topography is further shaped by the volcanic presence of Crater Butte and the sharp profile of Sawtooth Mtn.

Transitioning through the Klamath and Douglas County line, the map documents the critical path of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it winds through the timber and past Bingham Meadow. The presence of numerous small water bodies, including the Windy Lakes, Suzanne Lake, and Effie Lake, suggests a complex drainage system feeding into creeks like Whitefish Cr and Cowhorn Cr. This area represents a preserved wilderness corridor where the primary infrastructure consists of forest development roads and established trails rather than permanent settlements.