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1986 Map of Soosap Peak

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Soosap Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

MT Hood National Forest provides the setting for this mid-1980s topographical study, a landscape defined by sharp drainage systems and industrial extraction. The confluence of several water systems, including the Clackamas River and the North Fork Molalla River, dictates the local geography. Human activity is evidenced by numerous Quarry and Borrow Pit sites scattered across the terrain, indicating a period of active resource management and road maintenance within the timberlands.

Prominent landmarks such as the High Camp Lookout Tower and Soosap Peak serve as high-altitude navigation points, while smaller water bodies like Williams Lake, Helen Lake, and Emerald Lake dot the higher elevations. Deep drainages like Dead Horse Canyon and Cougar Creek reflect the steep verticality of the Cascades. This provisional survey captures the intersection of forestry infrastructure and natural hydrology before modern mapping updates changed the visual record of these protected lands.