1986 Map of Staley Ridge

About this map

The Calapooya Mountains and Staley Ridge form the structural backbone of this 1986 survey, marking the rugged divide between the Willamette National Forest and the Umpqua National Forest. The landscape is defined by its dramatic vertical relief and numerous openings in the timber, such as Bristow Prairie, Ranger Prairie, and the aptly named Big Pine Opening. High-altitude water features like Bradley Lake, Fuller Lake, and the clustered Loletta Lakes sit tucked between prominent geological landmarks including Steeple Rock and Bulldog Rock. This provisional mapping effort captures a mid-1980s snapshot of an active timber and resource management area, evidenced by the proliferation of gravel and borrow pits alongside established sites like Campers Flat and Bear Camp along the Middle Fork Willamette River drainage.