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2014 Map of Harter Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Harter Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Willamette National Forest dominates this section of the Cascade Range, where a network of forest development roads and historical routes intersect with the high peaks of Linn County. The convergence of the Middle Santiam River and the South Santiam River drainage systems defines the movement of water across the landscape, feeding smaller tributaries like Soda Fork and Sevenmile Creek. Significant high-elevation landmarks include Harter Mountain and Iron Mountain, while Tombstone Pass serves as a critical transit point near the Tombstone Prairie meadows.

Transportation patterns reflect both modern and historical utility, with the modern Santiam Highway and Highway 20 corridor following the general path of the older Wagon Road. This overlap illustrates the long-standing importance of this mountain crossing. High-altitude features such as Cone Peak and Huss Ridge stand alongside smaller water bodies like Beaver Lakes, providing a detailed look at the geography of the central Cascades.