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2023 Map of Taft Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Taft Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Umpqua National Forest defines the rugged geography of this Douglas County region, where a dense network of mountain peaks and ridges governs the land use. Distinctive summits like Taft Mtn, Abes Mtn, and Foster Butte rise above a landscape carved by the Little River and its numerous tributaries. This area is characterized by the absence of permanent settlements, focused instead on timber and forest management.

Evidence of historical access is found in the extensive system of Forest Service trails, such as the Nf-2719400 Trail near Eureka Pond, which provides passage through the steep terrain of Malvin Brown Ridge and Clover Ridge. Waterways like Dumont Creek, Emile Creek, and Clover Creek flow through deep drainages, illustrating the drainage patterns that have historically shaped this part of the Oregon Cascades.