2011 Map of Tamolitch Falls

About this map

McKenzie River hydrology and the complex watershed of the Cascade Mountains define this 2011 survey in Lane County. The landscape is dominated by significant elevation changes between Browder Ridge and the McKenzie River valley, where the famed Tamolitch Falls and Koosah Falls mark the river's descent. This map captures the modern industrial and conservation footprint on the land, including the Carmen Reservoir and Smith Reservoir which manage the region's water resources. In the western portion, the Wildcat Mountain Research Area and Wildcat Mountain indicate a focus on forest ecology and scientific study. Numerous smaller drainages such as Bunchgrass Creek, Deer Creek, and Ikenick Creek form a dense network of tributaries through the high ridges, including Bunchgrass Mountain and Bunchgrass Ridge.