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2017 Map of Mount Thielsen

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mount Thielsen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mount Thielsen towers over the high divide of the Cascade Range on this 2017 study, where the boundary between Douglas County and Klamath County follows the crest of the mountains. This high-elevation landscape is defined by the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which winds northward through the Umpqua National Forest and Winema National Forest. The map illustrates a complex drainage system radiating from the central peaks, with headwaters for Thielsen Cr and Howlock Cr cutting deep into the volcanic slopes.

Prominent geographical features such as Sawtooth Ridge and Howlock Mtn provide essential orientation points for understanding the topographical relationship between the eastern and western slopes of the Cascades. Other landmarks like Tipsoo Peak and the curiously named Wits End suggest the difficulties of travel and surveying in this environment. The presence of Cinnamon Butte in the northwest and Hollys Ridge to the south further defines the high-altitude terrain.