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2011 Map of Mount Bruno

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mount Bruno
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mount Bruno and the high ridges of the Cascade Range dominate this 2011 topographic study, where the North Santiam River carves through the western slopes of Marion County. This high-elevation landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, where glacier-fed streams like Whitewater Creek, Pamelia Creek, and Grizzly Creek descend from prominent summits such as Outerson Mountain and Minto Mountain. The presence of Triangulation Peak and Spire Rock indicates the sharp, volcanic relief characteristic of the region, while isolated water bodies like Peasley Lake and Jo Jo Lake occupy small basins between the ridges.

Transportation is limited to specialized routes such as Pamelia Rd and Bingham Ridge Rd, reflecting a landscape dedicated to wilderness and forestry rather than settlement. Localized features like Cheat Meadow and Wild contrast with the steeper terrain of Woodpecker Ridge and Boulder Ridge, offering a clear view of the natural geography before modern developments altered these high-country corridors.