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2017 Map of High Rock

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of High Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mount Hood National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape within Clackamas County, marked by a series of prominent volcanic peaks and deep river drainages. The rugged topography is anchored by High Rock and Salmon Butte, while the Salmon River and its tributaries, including Muck Hall Cr and Kinzel Cr, carve through the timbered terrain. A notable concentration of waterfalls appears along the river system, specifically Final Falls, Frustration Falls, and Little Niagara Falls, indicating the steep gradient of the watershed.

Logistics across this wilderness rely on established forest routes like Abbott Rd and Indian Ridge Rd, which trace the heights to reach lookouts and remote alpine water bodies. Features such as Rock Lakes Basin and Pyramid Lake highlight the glacial history of the area. Small, localized landmarks like Hambone Spring and Cache Meadow provide specific points of reference for those tracing the history of resource management and early recreation within the forest boundaries.