2014 Map of Houston Lake

About this map

Prineville anchors the eastern edge of this Central Oregon landscape, where the high desert terrain meets the fertile Prineville Valley. The agricultural character of the region is defined by a complex network of water management features, including the Peoples Irrigation Company Ditch, the Ochoco Distribution Canal, and several natural drainage ways like McAllister Slough. The Crooked River winds through the center of the quadrangle, flanked by prominent volcanic features such as Round Butte, Myers Butte, and Grass Butte. West of the city, the Prineville Airport sits on the plateau above the river valley. The map also captures the seasonal water bodies of Houston Lake and Little Houston Lake, illustrating the unique hydrology of Crook County's basin-and-range topography.