2014 Map of Three Lynx

About this map

Three Lynx stands as a small community enclave within the extensive wilderness of the Mount Hood National Forest. The landscape is defined by the steep drainage basins of the Clackamas River and the Roaring River, where deep canyons and high ridges like Indian Ridge and the Fish Creek Divide dictate the layout of forest roads and trails. The map reveals a high-elevation network of alpine water bodies, including Huxley Lake, Shining Lake, and Serene Lake, many of which are tucked into glacial cirques below peaks like Tumala Mtn. Evidence of infrastructure is seen in the southern portion of the map, where the Pipeline Rd and Clackamas Hwy follow the river corridor through a geological bottleneck known as The Narrows. This layout reflects a decades-long history of forest management and hydroelectric power development centered around the remote Clackamas River canyon.