2017 Map of Marion Forks

About this map

Marion Forks serves as the primary human settlement in this high-elevation landscape within the Willamette National Forest. The geography is defined by a dense network of alpine water bodies and drainage systems, most notably Marion Lake and the N Santiam River. Elevation changes are dramatic, anchored by peaks such as Marion Mountain and Turpentine Peak, while water cascades through the terrain at Gooch Falls and Marion Falls. The map reveals an extensive system of forest service roads, including the Turpentine Loop and Big Meadows Rd, which provide access to the remote backcountry and family-named landmarks like Independence Rock. This 2017 survey details a wilderness structured by recreational access and natural resource management, where numerous small lakes like Pinet Lake and Temple Lake dot the basins between Bingham Ridge and Lizard Ridge.