Zigzag Ranger Station
Zigzag Ranger Station, Forest Service ranger station in Clackamas County, Oregon, US
The Zigzag Ranger Station consists of twenty rustic buildings spread across 125 acres in the Mount Hood National Forest with Douglas fir surroundings.
The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed nine buildings at the station between 1933 and 1942, following the establishment of the first structure in 1917.
The compound represents Forest Service rustic architecture through its buildings that incorporate natural materials matching the surrounding forest environment.
The station maintains its role as the administrative headquarters for the Zigzag Ranger District, providing forest management services and visitor information.
The Wy'East Rhododendron Gardens within the station grounds contains 235 rhododendron plants contributed by local nurseries since 1952.
Location: Clackamas County
Inception: 1935
Architectural style: Forest Service rustic
GPS coordinates: 45.34210,-121.94200
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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