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2014 Map of Packsaddle Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Packsaddle Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Packsaddle Mountain and the high elevations of the Cascade Range dominate this landscape along the boundary between Lane County and Deschutes County. This territory is primarily defined by the transition between the Willamette National Forest and the Deschutes National Forest, where the headwaters of the S Fork McKenzie River begin their descent through deep drainages. The map reveals a dense network of glacial alpine lakes, most notably within the Mink Lake Basin, where dozens of named water bodies like Dumbbell Lake and Island Lake are concentrated.

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the eastern half of the sheet, providing a longitudinal path through meadows and peaks. Evidence of the region’s topography and water sources is found in features like Bill Gott Spring, Wright Spring, and the broad open space of Corral Flat. These high-country features, including Horse Mtn and Little Roundtop Mtn, reflect a wilderness area managed for forestry and recreation rather than permanent settlement.