2024 Map of Bend

About this map

The Bend urban landscape is defined by the high desert's complex relationship with water and volcanic topography. The Deschutes River serves as the central spine of the area, bordered by the protected reaches of the Deschutes Wild and Scenic River to the south. The city's growth is framed by distinctive volcanic features like Pilot Butte, Awbrey Butte, and Overturf Butte, which shape the neighborhood layouts and street grids. The importance of historical irrigation is evident in the man-made waterways like the Bend Feed Canal, Swalley Canal, and Tumalo-Reed Canal that strike out across the landscape.