Historical Catalogue of Earthquakes Associated with Willamette National Forest, Oregon

Menagerie Wilderness Wildlife Reserve: Oregon Cascade Range Geography and Rock Pinnacles

Protected Cascade mountain terrain and unique crag clusters

Situated in the central Cascade Range of Oregon, Menagerie Wilderness provides a compact, highly defined landscape of rising rock pinnacles and lush coniferous forest. This resource traces the unique topography and protected boundaries of this specialized wilderness area, offering insight into the geological features and forest ecosystems that distinguish it from surrounding mountainous terrain.

Area

20.37 km²

Established

1984

IUCN

Ib

Relief

Mountain

Middle Santiam Wilderness: Geographic Atlas and Protected Landscape Overview of the Oregon Cascades

Old-growth forest basins and volcanic landmarks in the Willamette National Forest.

Middle Santiam Wilderness represents a distinct segment of the central Oregon Cascades. The area is defined by its substantial old-growth coniferous forests, including 450-year-old Douglas-fir and western hemlock stands, alongside the striking 4,965-foot volcanic plug known as Chimney Peak. This map-focused record traces the river-cut valleys and high-ridge topography that shape this protected habitat.

Area

34.57 km²

Established

1984

IUCN

Ib

Relief

Mountain

Mount Hood National Forest: Atlas of Protected Landscapes and Volcanic Geography

Exploring the Cascade Range terrain and wilderness boundaries in Oregon.

Mount Hood National Forest encompasses a vast, rugged expanse of the Oregon Cascades, anchored by the iconic, glacier-clad Mount Hood. This protected landscape contains extensive old-growth forests, high-alpine lakes, and deep river canyons. Discover the geographic extent of these wilderness areas and mountain terrain within the MoriAtlas database of protected lands.

Area

4,318.17 km²

Established

1908

Visitors

4.4M annual

Relief

Mountain

Mount Washington Wilderness: Volcanic Geology and Forested Cascade Terrain

A mapped overview of Oregon protected volcanic landscapes.

Mount Washington Wilderness offers a stark and compelling geological study of Oregon's central Cascades. From the shield volcano's basaltic remnants to the fragmented cinder cones of Belknap Crater, the area provides a window into explosive and effusive volcanic activity. Our geographic data maps the transition of conifer forests and subalpine zones across its rocky, lake-dotted interior, highlighting the unique character of this quiet protected preserve.

Area

219.66 km²

Established

1964

IUCN

Ib

Relief

Mountain

Mount Thielsen Wilderness: Protected Volcanic Terrain and Glacial Landscapes in Oregon

Southern Cascade Range mountain and forest geography

Mount Thielsen Wilderness offers a compact yet dramatic study of southern Cascade topography. Dominated by its signature lightning-struck volcanic peak, the area encompasses a complex network of glacial cirques, deep valleys, and high-altitude forest zones. This map-rich entry point provides a closer look at the protected boundaries and natural geological features that define this significant segment of Oregon wilderness.

Area

223 km²

Established

1984

IUCN

Ib

Relief

Mountain

Umpqua National Forest: Mapping the Protected Landscapes and Volcanic Terrain of Southern Oregon

A regional geography of the southern Cascade Range

Umpqua National Forest protects a critical expanse of southern Oregon, rising from river-carved timbered valleys to the high volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range. This atlas record details the forest's significant volcanic geology, sprawling old-growth habitats, and the Wild and Scenic North Umpqua River system. Explore the intricate boundaries of its wilderness areas and its relationship to the surrounding regional terrain through detailed geographic mapping and landscape analysis.

Area

3,978.58 km²

Established

1907

Visitors

799K annual

Relief

Mountain

Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness: Protected Ridge Landscape and Watershed Geography

High-country wilderness area in southwestern Oregon

Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness preserves a dense, high-elevation ridge environment that separates the Rogue and Umpqua river drainages. Featuring a complex mix of volcanic and sedimentary rock outcrops within a continuous conifer canopy, the area offers a unique look at forest ecology in the Klamath Mountains. The geography provides extensive views across both watersheds and stands as a primary example of protected montane forest terrain within the Oregon landscape.

Area

134 km²

Established

1984

IUCN

Ib

Water

Minor water

Rogue River, Siskiyou National Forest: Mapped Geography and Protected Area Overview

Tracing volcanic peaks and river-carved mountain terrain in Oregon

Spanning nearly 7,300 square kilometers, the Rogue River, Siskiyou National Forest acts as a crucial ecological anchor in the Pacific Northwest. This overview details its unique mountain geography, the extensive wilderness tracts within its boundaries, and the river systems that define its mountainous character.

Area

6,973.46 km²

Established

2004

Visitors

915K annual

Relief

Mountain