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1994 Map of Mother Lode Mtn

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Mother Lode Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Mother Lode Mountain and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the Oregon Cascades define this landscape during the mid-1990s. This region is a complex overlap of protected lands, where the Mt Hood National Forest and Willamette National Forest meet. The map reveals a high concentration of alpine lakes, including Twin Lakes, Elk Lake, and Dunlap Lake, which serve as headwaters for major drainages like Elk Creek and the Breitenbush River.

Resource management and recreational infrastructure are evident through multiple prospect sites and lookout points, specifically the Lookout at Gold Butte. The presence of the Bull Of The Woods Wilderness and various administrative boundaries highlight the transition from active forestry and mining interests to preservation. Notable landmarks like Eagle Rock and Deedhorse Mountain provide topographic anchors for researchers tracing old forest service access routes and historical land use patterns in Marion County.