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1986 Map of Diamond Peak

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Diamond Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Diamond Peak dominates the southeastern horizon of this mid-1980s survey, marking a significant high point along the boundary shared by Lane Co and Klamath Co. The landscape is a complex network of high-elevation hydrology and volcanic topography, with the Willamette National Forest and Diamond Peak Wilderness preserving a massive inventory of mountain lakes and drainages. Notable water features include the dramatic Salt Creek Falls near the Salt Creek Campground and uniquely named bodies like Too Much Bear Lake and Happy Lake.

Resource extraction and recreation exist side-by-side in this era, evidenced by several scattered Quarry sites positioned near summits like Pinto Mtn and Bear Mountain. The survey also documents the primitive road and trail networks that connect named landmarks like Devils Garden and Wolf Prairie, providing a detailed look at the backcountry infrastructure before modern digital mapping. From the headwaters of Salt Creek to the sharp profiles of Mt Yoran and Hemlock Butte, the map catalogs the named landmarks that define this portion of the Cascade Range.