2014 Map of Wapinitia Pass

About this map

Wapinitia Pass and Blue Box Pass serve as the primary gateways through this high-altitude section of the Mount Hood National Forest on the border of Clackamas and Wasco counties. The landscape is defined by its strategic transportation corridors, where the modern Warm Springs Hwy follows ancient routes past Frog Lake and Clear Lake. Of particular interest to historians is the presence of the Barlow Rd, a historic overland route that provided a bypass for travelers on the Oregon Trail. Higher elevations are marked by Frog Lake Buttes and Mud Creek Ridge, while the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses the ridgelines near the Salmon River headwaters. The map also captures several forest service arteries like Oregon Skyline Rd and the Frog Cr Ditch, reflecting the region's managed timber and water resources.