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2011 Map of Staley Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Staley Ridge defines this high-elevation landscape in the Willamette National Forest, where a network of forest service roads connects isolated meadows and rocky summits. The terrain is marked by a series of distinct upland openings like Bristow Prairie, Picture Rock Prairie, and Ranger Prairie, which sit alongside prominent geological landmarks such as Steeple Rock and Dome Rock. These features suggest a landscape where natural clearings and rocky outcrops serve as the primary navigational points amidst the dense timber of the Cascades.

Water sources are numerous but often small and localized, including Loletta Lakes, Bradley Lake, and Fuller Lake in the southern portion of the quadrangle. Human activity is centered around remote outposts like Bog Camp Cabin and the northern campsite at Campers Flat. The drainage system is dominated by the many branches of Coal Creek and Deadwood Creek, while historical land use is reflected in named locations like Bear Camp and Big Pine Opening, showing how generations of rangers and campers have identified specific groves and ridges.