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2020 Map of Quartz Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Quartz Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Umpqua National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Douglas County, where the Cascades' complex water systems and volcanic peaks converge. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of Forest Service roads, including the Yellow Jacket Loop, which navigate around prominent summits like Quartz Mtn and Limpy Mtn. Significant water features are concentrated in the west, where Little River is fed by Yakso Falls and Hemlock Falls near the Lake in the Woods recreation area.

Unique geological landmarks like the Youtlkut Pillars and OK Butte rise above high-altitude meadows such as Horse Prairie and Limpy Prairie. The presence of Hemlock Lake and smaller, remote pools like Dead Cow Lake suggests a landscape shaped by glacial activity or ancient landslides. For researchers, the map provides a modern record of forest management infrastructure and named mountain glades that have served as local landmarks for generations.