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2017 Map of Henkle Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cloverdale serves as the central hub of this landscape where the high desert meets the irrigated ranch lands of Deschutes County. The map details an intricate network of water management essential to the region's agricultural history, featuring the Cloverdale Ditch and several collection points such as McKenzie Canyon Reservoir, Cyrus Reservoir, and Watson Reservoir. This reliance on water infrastructure is juxtaposed against the arid features of the Deschutes National Forest, where volcanic landmarks like Henkle Butte and Fryrear Butte rise above the surrounding plateaus.

Transportation and land use patterns are defined by a mix of historic routes and modern ranching needs, from the Old Military Dr to the Pineridge Ranch Airport. The winding course of Whychus Cr carves through the terrain, creating distinct landforms like the Whychus Creek Rim. The map also documents numerous canyons, including McKenzie Canyon and Dry Canyon, which highlight the natural drainage patterns of this central Oregon territory.