2017 Map of Houston Lake

About this map

Prineville Valley centers this 2017 survey, revealing a landscape defined by the management of water for agriculture and transportation. The Crooked River snakes through the center of the sheet, supported by a network of man-made waterways including the Peoples Irrigation Company Ditch and the Ochoco Distribution Canal. These features, alongside the Elliott Slough, illustrate the complex irrigation infrastructure required to sustain the valley's farms and ranches. To the west, Houston Lake and Little Houston Lake sit near the valley floor, while prominent elevations like Round Butte and Grass Butte provide distinct landmarks above the alluvial plains. The presence of the Prineville Airport in the southeast quadrant reflects the area's modern logistical development, connected by a grid of rural roads that follow section lines and topographic contours.