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2023 Map of Potter Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Potter Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Umpqua Hot Springs and the surrounding wilderness of the Umpqua National Forest define this high-elevation landscape in Douglas County. The terrain is a complex network of volcanic ridges and deep drainages, including the Dread and Terror Ridge and Watson Ridge, which separate the north-flowing tributaries of the North Umpqua River from the Clearwater River to the south. Hydroelectric infrastructure is integrated into the natural hydrology here, evidenced by the Lemolo Number 2 Canal and the Clearwater Number One Forebay.

Named peaks like Potter Mtn and Pig Iron Mtn rise above Upper Mountain Meadows and Thorn Prairie, indicating the varied alpine environments found within the Calapooya Mountains. Numerous small creeks named for individuals—such as Beverly Creek, Nancy Creek, and Dorothy Creek—drain the slopes into the larger river systems. A dense network of Forest Service trails, including the North Umpqua Trl, provides access to these remote summits and the Mowich Park area.