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2023 Map of Dant

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Deschutes Wild and Scenic River carves a deep path through this portion of Wasco County, defining the central geography of the area. Near a sharp bend in the river sits the settlement of Dant, positioned along the Deschutes River Rd. The terrain is characterized by a series of dramatic drainages and high ground, including the northern reaches of the Mutton Mountains.

Significant tributary activity is evident through features like Eagle Creek and Trail Hollow Creek, while the arid landscape is marked by numerous named canyons such as Chicken Spring Canyon, Devil Canyon, and Stag Canyon. Small water sources like Jones Spring and Williams Spring provide critical points of interest in this high-desert environment, where elevation changes and water access historically dictated the movement of people and livestock.