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2023 Map of Elkhorn

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Elkhorn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Little North Santiam River carves through the heart of this landscape, anchoring a network of steep drainages and mountain peaks. The settlement of Elkhorn sits within the Elkhorn Valley, while Niagara is positioned further south along the North Santiam River near the border of Marion and Linn counties. The geography here is defined by significant elevation changes, ranging from the depths of Elkhorn Creek to the heights of Henline Mtn and Mt Horeb.

Protected lands such as the Opal Creek Wilderness and Willamette National Forest dominate the northern and eastern portions of the map. Of particular note for local history and recreation are several water features, including the Elkhorn Creek Wild and Scenic River, Salmon Falls, and the secluded Elkhorn Lake. This 2023 survey provides a clear view of the modern trail systems, such as the Little North Santiam Trl and the Elkhorn Ridge Trl, which follow the historic routes through the drainages of Henline Creek and Stack Creek.