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2024 Map of Fish Mountain

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Fish Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Rogue Umpqua Divide Wilderness defines this section of the Cascade Range, where high-elevation landmarks like Rattlesnake Mtn and Hershberger Mtn tower over a complex network of forest trails. The landscape is characterized by its dramatic geological transitions, from the sheer Devils Slide and Castle Rock to the distinctively named Hole in the Ground. These features sit at the intersection of the Umpqua National Forest and Rogue River National Forest, reflecting a region managed for both wilderness preservation and recreational access.

Water plays a central role in the terrain's layout, with Fish Creek carving through the Fish Creek Valley and numerous alpine pools like Triangle Lake and Toad Lake dotting the high basins. For the local historian or outdoor enthusiast, the map preserves the exact alignment of historical routes such as the Rogue Umpqua Divide Trl and the specialized Hershberger Lookout Ohv Trl, which provides access to vantage points overlooking the Rogue River Range.