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1999 Map of Walker Mountain

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Walker Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

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Walker Rim dominates this central Oregon landscape, forming a dramatic geological divide between the Deschutes National Forest to the west and the Winema National Forest to the east. This 1999 revision captures a high-elevation interior where infrastructure is largely defined by resource management and communication, notably at the Microwave Relay Station perched atop Walker Mountain. The terrain is punctuated by significant volcanic features such as Marmot Butte and Skookum Butte, which overlook a network of forest service tracks and primitive trails.

Water sources in this arid timberland are critical landmarks for both forestry and early travelers, including South Walker Spring, Skookum Spring, and Walker Rim Spring. The Presence of the Lower Walker Quarry and other unnamed pits suggests active extraction for road building or regional industry during this era. This survey provides a clear view of how land management and utility infrastructure were integrated into the topography of the Cascade range at the close of the twentieth century.