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2014 Map of Gateway

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Gateway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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The Deschutes River and Warm Springs River meet in the northwestern corner of this territory, carving deep drainages that define the high desert landscape. The settlement of Gateway sits at the base of the Agency Plains, a prominent plateau that dominates the southwestern quadrant. This area serves as a transition point between the river canyons and the higher agricultural flats, with a network of rural roads such as NE Gateway Grade and NE Clemens Dr connecting scattered homesteads and ranching interests.

Evidence of the region's complex topography is found in the numerous named draws and flats, including Seattle Flat, Webster Flat, and the curiously named Old Maids Canyon. The confluence of Trout Creek and Mud Springs Cr provides a focal point for the central drainage system, while the route of Us-97 winds through Lyle Gap in the southeast, following a natural break in the terrain that has long served as a primary transportation corridor for Jefferson County.