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2014 Map of Quartzville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Quartzville lies at the heart of this mountainous region, situated along the winding course of Quartzville Creek and surrounded by the dense timberlands of the Willamette National Forest. This 2014 survey captures a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and an intricate drainage system feeding into the Middle Santiam River. The naming conventions of the peaks and ridges, such as Galena Mtn, Galena Ridge, and White Bull Mtn, suggest a legacy of mineral exploration that historically drew settlers to these remote reaches of Linn County.

Transportation through this difficult terrain relies on a network of forest roads, including Quartzville Rd and various development routes like Nat For Dev Rd 11. These corridors track the narrow valleys of Canal Creek and Gold Creek, providing access to landmarks like Red Heifer Pass and Dry Gulch. The map serves as a contemporary record of how human infrastructure interacts with the high-relief topography of the Western Cascades.