1927 Map of Mount Hood

About this map

Mt Hood Highway and the historic Barlow Road provide the primary transit corridors through this mid-1920s wilderness landscape, where early forest management and tourism infrastructure are clearly defined. Early traveler waypoints like Government Camp, Rhododendron, and the iconic Cloud Cap Inn highlight the transition from pioneer trails to recreational use within the national forest. The map documents a network of high-altitude infrastructure, including the Zigzag Ranger Station, Robin Hood Ranger Sta, and the Skyline Trail, alongside early fire-watch points like the Plaza Ranger Sta. To the north, the protected waters of Bull Run Lake and Lost Lake are set against the drainage of the Sandy River, while the southern portion transitions into the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. This survey captures the region just as the automotive era began to solidify the names of modern mountain communities.