2011 Map of Dorena Lake

About this map

Dorena Lake serves as the focal point of this 2011 survey, a central basin collecting the waters of the Row River and numerous mountain creeks. Controlled by the Dorena Dam, the reservoir is surrounded by a network of rural roads and family-named landmarks that hint at the area's timber and agricultural roots. To the north of the lake, Cerro Gordo and the Doolittle Cemetery occupy the rising terrain near Bald Mountain. The presence of the evocatively named Old Slow and Easy Landing on the northern shore suggests a history of recreational use or river travel. The map captures a landscape defined by significant elevation changes, from the valleys of Mosby Creek and Gettings Creek to the heights of Cougar Mountain and Bear Mountain, reflecting the varied geography of this Lane County region.