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1961 Map of Mt. Jefferson

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Mt. Jefferson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Mount Jefferson towers over this Cascades landscape, marking the junction of the Willamette National Forest, Mt Hood National Forest, and the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. In the early 1960s, this area was defined by its network of high-altitude trails and forest service outposts, including the Pamelia Lake Guard Sta and Marion Lake Guard Sta. The settlement at Marion Forks serves as a lone hub of activity along the North Santiam River, supported by a local Fish Hatchery.

A notable historical marker is the John Swallow Grave near the Lake of the Woods, offering a rare genealogical trace in this otherwise wilderness-heavy terrain. The map documents an era of established backcountry recreation at Camp Pioneer and Camp Marion, with geological curiosities like Boca Cave and the distinct volcanic profiles of North Cinder Pk and South Cinder Pk providing clear landmarks for early 20th-century navigators.