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2020 Map of Santiam Junction

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Santiam Junction serves as a critical high-altitude transit node within the Willamette National Forest, where Highway 20 and Highway 126 converge. The area is defined by its volcanic geology and winter recreation infrastructure, featuring prominent landmarks such as Hoodoo Butte, Maxwell Butte, and the distinct Nash Crater. A dense network of seasonal paths, including the Maxwell Loop (Snow) and Jack Pine Road (Snow), indicates the landscape's primary use for alpine exploration and snow-based transit.

Historical transportation routes are visible through the Santiam Wagon Road E, a legacy trail that predates the modern highway system. The map also details a significant cluster of high-mountain lakes, such as Duffy Lake, Santiam Lake, and Clear Lake, which dot the basins between volcanic peaks. The presence of the Santiam Junction State Airport emphasizes the remote but strategic importance of this mountain pass for aerial forest management and emergency access in the Cascade Range.