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1962 Map of Mount Hood South

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Mount Hood South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The summit of Mount Hood towers over this survey, revealing a landscape defined by glacial activity and early recreational development. Glaciers such as the Reid Glacier, Zigzag Glacier, and Palmer Glacier descend from the peak, feeding the headwaters of the Sandy River and Zigzag River. Notable alpine landmarks include the Silcox Warming Hut and the iconic Timberline Lodge, serving as hubs for the burgeoning winter sports scene at the Mt Hood Meadows Ski Area and Pucci Glade.

Transportation history is etched into the terrain via the historic Barlow Road, which winds through Barlow Pass toward the settlement at Government Camp. The map documents numerous forest service and recreational sites, from the Summit Ranger Station to the Barlow Guard Station. Genealogists may note the isolated label for Graves near Summit Meadows, while the southern reaches of the map show the transition from steep canyons to the banks of Trillium Lake and Mud Creek.