1924 Map of Mount Hood

About this map

Mt Hood stands at the center of this 1924 survey, which documents the early mountaineering and transit infrastructure around Oregon's highest peak. Before the modern development of the ski resorts, the map shows the primary access points via the Mt Hood Loop Highway and the historic Barlow Road. Early mountaineering landmarks are prominently featured, including the Timberline Cabin, Camp Blossom, and the Mt Hood Lodge. The settlement pattern follows the western approach along the Zigzag River, where clusters like Welches, Rhododendron, and Wemme were established. To the south, the landscape transitions into the heavily forested reaches of the Mount Hood National Forest and the northern border of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, characterized by high-elevation lakes such as Clear Lake and Clackamas Lake. The map captures a transition era where traditional trails and cabins still defined the backcountry experience for early 20th-century travelers.