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2017 Map of Crow Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Crow Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Crow Butte stands as a prominent topographical feature in the Columbia River valley, rising between the river's northern shore and the basalt cliffs of the Washington side. This 2017 study illustrates the modern geography of the area, where the waters of Lake Umatilla separate Benton County, Washington, from Morrow County, Oregon. The settlement of Whitcomb and the adjacent Whitcomb Island occupy the northern bank, positioned near the dramatic descent of Canoe Ridge.

South of the river, the landscape transitions into a managed agricultural and transport corridor. The Boardman Airport serves the region alongside infrastructure like the W Extension Irrigation Canal. Traces of the natural drainage systems that define the high desert are visible in Dead Canyon and Artesian Coulee, highlighting the stark contrast between the arid uplands and the river-fed valley below.