1962 Map of Henkle Butte

About this map

Henkle Butte and its Lookout Tower dominate the northwestern skyline of this high-desert plateau, providing a vantage point over the complex water management systems of central Oregon. The landscape is defined by the transition from the Deschutes National Forest to an arid basin carved by deep drainages like McKenzie Canyon and Deep Canyon. Agricultural development in the mid-20th century is evident through the extensive network of irrigation features, including the Goodrich Ditch, Squaw Creek Canal, and the McKenzie Canyon Reservoir. The settlement of Cloverdale serves as a local hub, connected by a grid of named thoroughfares such as Cloverdale Road and Slayton Road. This survey documents a period when historic routes like the Fremont Trail remained visible alongside the ranching and irrigation infrastructure that transformed the Deschutes County terrain.