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2023 Map of Houston Lake

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Houston Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Prineville sits at the base of a distinct geological landscape where the Prineville Valley meets rising volcanic formations. The modern landscape is defined by its water management systems, including the Peoples Irrigation Company Ditch and the Ochoco Distribution Canal, which divert resources across the arid terrain to support local agriculture. This complex network of canals and ditches winds around significant local landmarks like Myers Butte and Grass Butte, illustrating the ongoing effort to cultivate this portion of Crook County.

Transportation and utility are centered at the Prineville Airport and a grid of rural roads such as Lamonta Rd and Woodward Rd. The meandering Crooked River remains the primary natural drainage, flanked by features like Elliott Slough and the seasonal waters of Houston Lake. These features, alongside the varied elevations of Round Butte, provide a clear picture of the modern interplay between the natural high-desert environment and the human-engineered infrastructure essential for regional development.