2014 Map of Tamolitch Falls

About this map

The McKenzie River corridor in the Cascade Range is defined by its complex hydroelectric infrastructure and dramatic hydrology. Within the Willamette National Forest, this 2014 survey documents the relationship between natural features like Tamolitch Falls and the series of man-made impoundments including Smith Reservoir, Carmen Reservoir, and Trail Bridge Reservoir. The landscape is characterized by high-elevation peaks such as Wildcat Mtn and Bunchgrass Mtn, separated by deep drainages like Smith River and Deer Creek. The transportation network is dominated by the McKenzie Hwy and a dense system of Forest Service roads, such as Nat Forest Develop Road 720 Rd, providing access to the steep terrain of Browder Ridge. This map serves as a detailed record of the upper McKenzie watershed's recreation and utility infrastructure at the start of the 21st century.