2017 Map of Alfalfa

About this map

The settlement of Alfalfa serves as the focal point of this high-desert landscape in Deschutes County, where the agricultural legacy of the region meets more modern developments. The lifeblood of local farming is evident in the Central Oregon Canal, which cuts through the arid terrain to support the homesteads and ranches that define this community. Water management remains a critical theme, with features like Zell Pond and Reynolds Pond appearing alongside the ephemeral course of the Dry River. Transportation throughout the quadrangle is largely defined by a grid of named local thoroughfares, including Alfalfa Market Rd and Dodds Rd, which provide access to scattered residences and the Juniper Air Park. The map captures the intersection of traditional irrigation-based agriculture and the gradual diversification of land use in the central Oregon plains.