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2020 Map of Upper Soda

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Upper Soda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The S Santiam River carves through the heart of this Willamette National Forest landscape, following a valley that has served as a primary transportation corridor for generations. Modern travelers and historians alike can trace the Santiam Wagon Road W, a significant historical route that parallels the river through the southern portion of the quadrangle. This area, located within the Cascade Range, is defined by its dramatic elevation changes and named landmarks such as Bloody Point and Rooster Rock.

Settlement is concentrated at Upper Soda, situated where several tributaries including Rooster Cr and Keith Cr join the main river system. The map reveals a complex network of forest drainage, featuring the high-elevation Gordon Lakes and Moose Lake. To the north, prominent ridges like Moose Ridge and summits such as Moose Mtn and Cougar Rock dominate the geography, illustrating the difficult terrain that the original wagon road once navigated.