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2020 Map of Marion Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Marion Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The John Swallow Grave stands as a solitary historical marker in this high-altitude landscape where the Willamette National Forest meets the Deschutes National Forest. Located near Midget Lake, this landmark is situated along a complex network of high-country routes, including the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and the Metolius-Windigo trail. The geography is defined by a dense concentration of alpine water bodies, most notably Marion Lake and the numerous small lakes within the Eight Lakes Basin, such as Chiquito Lake and Jorn Lake.

Transitioning across the Linn Co Jefferson Co line, the terrain rises toward volcanic features like North Cinder Peak and South Cinder Peak. Old mountain passes and ridges, including Minto Pass, Bingham Ridge, and the Old Summit, indicate historical movement through this part of the Cascades. The survey also captures unique local names for terrain and water, from Whiskey Lake and Papoose Lake to the sheer faces of Cathedral Rocks.