1985 Map of Idanha

About this map

Idanha serves as the central hub for this mid-1980s look at the western Cascades, positioned along the banks of the North Santiam River. The town is the primary point of settlement in a landscape dominated by the Willamette National Forest and Santiam State Forest. Significant recreational features include Hoover Campground on the eastern edge of Detroit Lake and the Whispering Falls Campground further upstream. The map details a complex network of timber and access roads cutting through the terrain between high points like Bachelor Mtn and Cub Point. Deep drainages such as McCoy Creek and Boulder Creek define the timbered ridges, while small, tucked-away water bodies like Mud Puppy Lake and Rainbow Lake provide focal points for backcountry navigation. The boundary between Marion and Linn Counties follows the river's course, illustrating the importance of this waterway as a regional divider and transportation corridor.