1997 Map of Mace Mountain

About this map

The North Fork Umpqua River carves a deep path through this heavily forested section of Douglas County, defining the landscape with a series of rapids and steep drainage basins. Within the Umpqua National Forest, the terrain rises sharply from the riverbanks toward high peaks like Mace Mountain and Thunder Mountain. Cultural landmarks are sparse but significant, including the Mc Donald Homestead and Jobs Garden, which suggest early human activity and land claims in an otherwise difficult-to-reach wilderness. Several quarries are noted along the periphery, pointing to the region's extraction history and road-building efforts within the timberlands. Notable water features like Grotto Falls and Emile Falls emphasize the dramatic verticality of the Emile Creek drainage, while facilities such as Willow Flats Camp and a remote Shelter near Cougar Bluffs indicate the area's use for forest management and recreation in the late 20th century.