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2011 Map of Laurel Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Laurel Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Laurel Mountain dominates this portion of the Oregon Coast Range in Polk County, serving as a high point for a complex drainage system that feeds into the Willamette Valley. The landscape is defined by its deep canyons and prominent ridges, including Mule Tail Ridge and Mill Creek Ridge. Water is the primary architect of the terrain here, with numerous named streams such as Rickreall Creek, Gooseneck Creek, and the Little Luckiamute River carving through the slopes.

Logistics and access in this forested upland are marked by remote outposts and a network of logging and access roads. The presence of Boulder Camp and K Junction suggests the historical and ongoing importance of timber management and forest navigation. Notable landmarks like Silver Falls and Gorge Canyon punctuate the drainage of Bridge Forty Creek, while the Mountain Springs Ranch Reservoir in the northeast corner indicates localized water management in the high country.