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2020 Map of Elk Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Elk Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Elk Lake sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape within the Deschutes National Forest and Willamette National Forest. The map documents a complex system of volcanic features and glacial basins along the Cascade Range crest, where numerous water bodies like Hosmer Lake, Doris Lake, and the spring-fed Lava Lake define the terrain. This environment serves as the headwaters for the Deschutes River, which emerges near Little Lava Lake.

Tracing the corridor of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail reveals the connectivity of this wilderness, while names like Quinn Meadows and Wire Meadow point toward a history of seasonal grazing and forest management. The presence of numerous snowmobile routes, such as Snomo #5 (Snow), and trails like the Metolius-Windigo underscores the area's transition into a modern recreational hub by the early 21st century, centered around prominent peaks like Elk Mtn and Williamson Mtn.