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1963 Map of The Twins

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of The Twins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Twins and Maiden Peak dominate this high-elevation landscape along the boundary of Lane and Deschutes counties. Mapped in the early 1960s, this area is defined by its network of alpine lakes and extensive trail systems that weave between the Willamette and Deschutes national forests. Significant water bodies like Charlton Lake, Bobby Lake, and the smaller Hidden Lake are scattered across the terrain, connected by the historic Skyline Trail and the Twin Peaks Trail.

The landscape transitions from steep volcanic peaks to broad openings like Round Meadow, Long Meadow, and Poverty Meadows. These features, along with names like Gerdine Butte, suggest a territory shaped by early forest service administration and backcountry recreation. The presence of numerous springs and the headwaters of Moore Creek highlight the vital role of this watershed within the High Cascades during the mid-twentieth century.