2017 Map of Rhododendron

About this map

Mount Hood National Forest dominates this terrain, where the Salmon River and Zigzag River converge among the steep ridges of the Cascade Range. The map illustrates a string of residential developments and recreation-focused communities along the highway corridor, including Rhododendron, Zigzag, Welches, and Wemme. This pattern of settlement reflects the area's long-standing role as a gateway for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. Beyond the concentrated hubs of Mount Hood Village and Wildwood, the landscape rises sharply to landmarks such as Zigzag Mtn and Hunchback Mtn. Smaller water features like the Kloshe Chuck Reservoir and numerous creeks—Still Cr, Camp Cr, and Henry Cr—vein the forested slopes, while the West Zigzag Lookout provides a strategic vantage point over the drainage basins. Historical transit routes are evidenced by the E Barlow Trail Rd and E Emigrant Trl, grounding the modern landscape in its pioneer-era origins.