2023 Map of Mother Lode Mountain, 2023 Print
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2023 Map of Mother Lode Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Breitenbush River flows through a heavily forested landscape on the border of Marion County in the 2020s. This region is a complex intersection of administrative boundaries, where the Mount Hood National Forest and Willamette National Forest meet the protected expanse of the Bull of the Woods Wilderness. Significant peaks including Mother Lode Mtn and Deadhorse Mtn define the topography, while a network of established paths like the Gold Butte Lookout Trl and Mother Lode Trl provide access to high-elevation points such as Janus Butte. The drainage pattern is dense, with many smaller streams like Humbug Creek and Scorpion Creek feeding into the larger river system, reflecting the area's role as a vital watershed. Isolated alpine waters, including Elk Lake and Dunlap Lake, are tucked into the high ridges, serving as landmarks for those studying the recreational and ecological layout of the Oregon Cascades.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed2023
Date Published2023
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

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