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2020 Map of Criterion

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Criterion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Criterion Cem sits along the western edge of this central Oregon plateau, a solitary cultural marker amidst a landscape defined by deep draws and high ridges. The terrain is dominated by complex drainage systems, where Bakeoven Cr and Cottonwood Cr carve through the high country. The map captures the dramatic geography of the area, featuring a series of prominent ridges including McLeod Ridge, Johnson Ridge, and Cottonwood Ridge.

Historically significant pathways are reflected in names like Maupin Trail Canyon, while several named springs such as Farther Spring and Hognerist Spring indicate the critical importance of water sources in this environment. The southern portion of the quadrangle reveals a dense network of canyons, including White Door Canyon, Boardtree Canyon, and Chandler Canyon, showing how the land breaks away toward the Deschutes River basin to the west.