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1955 Map of Echo Mountain

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Echo Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Middle Santiam River and its multiple forks define this 1955 survey of the Cascade Range within the Willamette National Forest. The landscape is a complex network of high peaks and alpine openings, including the prominent Crescent Mtn and Echo Mtn. Significant early recreational and administrative sites are scattered throughout, such as Cool Camp, House Rock Forest Camp, and Fish Lake Forest Camp.

Transport through this terrain relied on a system of established trails like the Browder Ridge Trail and Smith River Trail, reflecting an era before extensive modern road development reached these higher elevations. The map identifies unique biological and geological landmarks including Tombstone Prairie, Lost Prairie, and the volcanic Wolf Rock. Water features range from the high Beaver Lakes to the source waters of Jumpoff Joe Creek and the South Santiam River.