2014 Map of Alfalfa

About this map

The settlement of Alfalfa serves as the focal point for this 2014 survey of central Oregon high desert ranch land. The landscape is defined by the vital movement of water and aviation, most notably via the Central Oregon Canal and the presence of Juniper Air Park in the southwest. Historical land use and property lines are reflected in the grid of local thoroughfares such as Alfalfa Market Rd and Johnson Ranch Rd, which connect the scattered homesteads across this arid plateau. To the northeast, the ancient path of the Dry River cuts through the terrain near Reynolds Pond, illustrating the hydraulic history of Deschutes County. The map provides a detailed view of local infrastructure, from the small airfield's runway on Skywagon Dr to the winding course of the Central Oregon Canal as it supports agriculture in this high-elevation environment.