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2011 Map of Rhododendron

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rhododendron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The confluence of the Sandy River and the Zigzag River anchors this mountainous landscape in Clackamas County, illustrating the corridor of communities leading toward the high peaks. Several established mountain settlements follow the valley floor, including Wemme, Welches, and Zigzag, each supported by their own civic hubs like the Welches Post Office and Zigzag Post Office. The area's identity as a recreational gateway is evident through features such as the Mount Hood Golf Course and religious retreats like Camp Arrah Wanna.

Moving higher into the surrounding ridges, the terrain is marked by prominent peaks such as Hunchback Mountain and Salmon Mountain. To the east, the Rhododendron Post Office serves the community of Rhododendron near the Pioneer Tollgate Campground, a name that hints at the historic transit routes through these passes. The map also captures the remote character of the southern reaches, where the South Fork Salmon River flows past Bighorn Campground near the base of Devils Peak.