2017 Map of Mother Lode Mountain

About this map

Mother Lode Mountain stands at the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the boundary between the Mount Hood National Forest and Willamette National Forest divides a network of steep drainages and volcanic peaks. The mapping shows a terrain defined by clear-water sources like Elk Lake and Dunlap Lake, which feed into the complex watershed of the Breitenbush River and Humbug Cr. This 2017 survey details the infrastructure of the contemporary forest, including the prominent Gold Butte Lookout and the level terrain of Humbug Flats. The presence of numerous forest development roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 4697, indicates the managed nature of this wilderness at the time of the survey. From the heights of Hoover Ridge to the basin of Leone Lake, the map provides a precise account of the landforms and seasonal watercourses that shape this part of Marion County.