1962 Map of Henkle Butte

About this map

Henkle Butte and its lookout tower dominate the northern landscape of this Deschutes County region, marking a prominent transition between the high forest and the settled plains below. The map illustrates a complex water management system vital to the area's development, featuring the Squaw Creek Canal and the Goodrich Ditch which divert water from Squaw Creek to support the local agriculture around Cloverdale. These irrigation works represent the era's intensive effort to reclaim arid lands for ranching and farming. To the east and south, the terrain is defined by dramatic erosion features including Squaw Canyon, McKenzie Canyon, and Deep Canyon. The eastern half also contains the McKenzie Canyon Reservoir and numerous gravel pits, indicating the localized resource extraction that supported the area's infrastructure. Large sections of the Deschutes National Forest cover the western portion, intersected by the historic Fremont Trail.