1985 Map of Mother Lode Mtn

About this map

Mt Hood National Forest and Willamette National Forest converge in this high-altitude landscape dominated by the Breitenbush River corridor. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks like Mother Lode Mtn and Pansy Mtn, with a network of drainages including Humbug Creek, Battle Creek, and Elk Lake Creek carving through the Cascades. Human activity is largely centered on recreational and utility infrastructure, represented by the Humbug Campground and the Battle Creek Shelter. The map documents a complex hydrology of alpine lakes such as Elk Lake and Twin Lakes, alongside industrial markers like a Gravel Pit and Borrow Pit, reflecting the maintenance of forest access roads. The presence of Eagle Rock and the steep Cliffs near Hoover Ridge highlights the dramatic verticality of this forest interior during the mid-1980s.