2014 Map of Mount Jefferson

About this map

Mount Jefferson stands as the towering centerpiece of this high-altitude landscape, where the borders of Marion, Jefferson, and Linn counties converge. The terrain is defined by its glacial systems, including the Russell Glacier, Whitewater Glacier, and Waldo Glacier, which feed a network of alpine waterways such as the Whitewater River and Milk Creek. This 2014 survey documents the complex drainage and topography of the central Cascades, where the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the high country past landmarks like Jefferson Park and Cathedral Rocks. The map reveals a land shaped by ice and elevation, punctuated by features like The Table and Lizard Ridge. Lower elevations offer a shift in character at Grizzly Flat and near the secluded waters of Pamela Lake, providing a detailed record of this protected wilderness across the Mount Hood National Forest and Willamette National Forest.