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2017 Map of Gateway

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Gateway settlement serves as the central focal point of this high-desert landscape where the border of Wasco Co Jefferson Co divides the northern and southern halves of the territory. The topography is defined by the significant confluence where the Warm Springs River meets the Deschutes River in the northwest, cutting deep through the plateau. Significant landforms like Agency Plains and Seattle Flat indicate the agricultural and grazing potential of the region, while a network of rural routes including NE Gateway Grade and NE Old US Hwy 97 link the dispersed homesteads and canyons.

Erosion has carved distinct features across the terrain, from the narrow passage of Lyle Gap to the winding depths of Gate Spring Canyon and Old Maids Canyon. The map details the hydrology of the area, tracing the paths of Trout Creek and Mud Springs Cr as they weave between basalt points and flats, providing a clear record of the rural infrastructure and named landmarks in this part of Central Oregon during the early 21st century.