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2011 Map of Henkle Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Henkle Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cloverdale serves as the central settlement point in this Central Oregon landscape, where the management of water is central to the area's geography. The Cloverdale Ditch and several impoundments, including Watson Reservoir and Cyrus Reservoir, illustrate the critical role of irrigation in this arid region. The Three Sisters Irrigation District Dam stands as a primary piece of infrastructure managing these resources.

The terrain is defined by volcanic features like Henkle Butte and Fryrear Butte, rising above the winding course of Whychus Creek. To the east, the geography shifts toward the starker Dry Canyon and Desert Spring. A network of rural routes, such as Hurtley Ranch Rd and George Cyrus Rd, suggests a community built on ranching and agricultural efforts. The northeastern corner is marked by the McKenzie Canyon Dam, further emphasizing the region's 21st-century reliance on engineered water storage.