2017 Map of Santiam Junction

About this map

Santiam Junction sits at the nexus of several vital travel corridors within the Willamette National Forest, where the N Santiam River finds its headwaters among numerous volcanic features and alpine basins. The landscape is defined by its dramatic geology, ranging from the prominent cinder cone of Hoodoo Butte to the massive Hogg Rock and the distinct volcanic vents of Nash Crater and Little Nash Crater. The historical Old Santiam Wagon Rd still traces its way across the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving as a reminder of the early pioneer routes that crossed the Cascade Range long before the modern state airport and highway interchange were established. The area is exceptionally dense with high-country water bodies, including the popular Duffy Lake, Santiam Lake, and Big Lake, which dot the wilderness at the base of summits like Sand Mtn and Maxwell Butte.