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2017 Map of Echo Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Echo Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Willamette National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in the Cascade Range, where deep river valleys and prominent peaks define the terrain. The presence of the Santiam Wagon Road W provides a historical link to early trans-mountain travel, crossing through Lost Prairie and Smith Prairie. This network of historic routes is complemented by modern recreational trails like the Echo Creek Ski Tour and the Tombstone Prairie Connection.

High summits including Echo Mountain, North Peak, and Crescent Mountain tower over diverse water features, from the deep Clear Lake at the southeastern corner to Cougar Lake and the Smith River. The map documents a complex system of forest development roads that provide access to remote areas like South Pyramid and Browder Ridge, illustrating the balance between timber management and wilderness preservation in the early 21st century.