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2023 Map of Alfalfa

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Alfalfa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The settlement of Alfalfa serves as the focal point for this high-desert region of Deschutes County, where the landscape is defined by the tension between irrigation and volcanic geology. The Central Oregon Canal cuts across the terrain, a vital artery supporting the ranching and agricultural life represented by Johnson Ranch Rd and Diamond Forge Rd. This reliance on managed water stands in sharp contrast to the nearby Dry River and the expansive, unyielding basalt fields of the Oregon Badlands Wilderness.

Military and aviation activity also leave their mark on the area, with the Ng Biak Training Center Coutes and Juniper Air Park providing modern logistical infrastructure. The southern reaches of the map are interlaced with numerous interpretive paths through the volcanic beds, including the Black Lava Trl, Mazama Ash Trl, and Tumulus Trl, offering a detailed look at the geologically recent formations that dominate the Central Oregon interior.