2017 Map of Akawa Butte

About this map

Akawa Butte rises as a prominent landmark at the northern edge of the Deschutes National Forest, marking a landscape where high desert meets protected timberlands. The small settlement of Geneva sits near the eastern boundary, while the surrounding terrain is defined by a series of deep drainage systems including Stevens Canyon, Fremont Canyon, and Trahan Canyon. The map reveals the intricate administrative boundary between the forest and the Crooked River National Grassland, where the land descends into the dramatic depths of the Whychus Creek Canyon along Whychus Cr. A network of forest development roads and local routes like SW Grandview Loop Rd connects these disparate topographic features, tracing the paths once used for ranching and resource management. Notable depressions like Dry Lake and named points like Tai Flat further illustrate the high-plateau character of this central Oregon borderland.