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2014 Map of Quartz Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Umpqua National Forest defines the geography of this Douglas County quadrangle, where a complex network of forest service roads and timber trails threads through the high Cascades. The landscape is marked by a series of high-altitude clearings and meadows such as Limpy Prairie, Horn Prairie, and Yellow Jacket Glade. Water is a primary feature of this area, with the Little River and its tributaries feeding numerous remote water bodies and cascades, including Lake in the Woods, Hemlock Lake, and the aptly named Dead Cow Lake.

Several notable geological formations and named peaks stand out, from the prominent Quartz Mountain and Snowbird Mtn to the distinctively named Youtlkut Pillars. Historical land use is evident in the naming of trails and ridges, such as Calf Ridge and Buck Prairie, which suggest a history of seasonal grazing. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact alignment of numerous logging roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 27, alongside natural landmarks like Hemlock Falls and Cinderella Spring.