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2020 Map of Houston Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Houston Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

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Prineville Valley defines the western edge of this territory, where the Crooked River meanders across the landscape. The intricate water management system of the high desert is visible through the Peoples Irrigation Company Ditch, Ochoco Distribution Canal, and Elliott Slough. These man-made features highlight the region's agricultural history, redirecting water to support the arid flats north of the city.

Several prominent landforms rise above the valley floor, including Grass Butte, Myers Butte, and Round Butte. Toward the southeast, the urban footprint of Prineville begins to emerge, anchored by the Prineville Airport. Along the eastern margin, McKay Cr and Ochoco Cr converge toward the river, while the small, isolated Little Houston Lake sits in a depression to the west. The grid of rural roads, such as NW Shanafelt Ranch Rd and NW Lamonta Rd, reveals the enduring ranching and residential patterns of Crook County.