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2024 Map of Pumice Desert West

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Pumice Desert West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Rogue River emerges from the high volcanic terrain along the border of Douglas Co and Klamath Co, carving a path through the Rogue River National Forest. This high-elevation landscape is defined by its namesake Pumice Desert and dramatic cinder cones like Bald Crater and Oasis Butte. The map illustrates a dense network of seasonal trails and forest infrastructure, including the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl and the Lake West Ohv Trl.

Hydrological features are particularly detailed, showing the origins of the river system at Boundary Springs and Middle Fork National Creek. The presence of West Lake and the Rogue Wild and Scenic River corridor highlights the region's long-standing status as a protected wilderness area. For the researcher, the map provides precise locations for remote landmarks like Twin Knobs and Gaywas Peak, documenting the transition between the Umpqua National Forest and the volcanic plateaus to the south.