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2017 Map of Kaskela

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Kaskela
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Deschutes River carves a deep path through Wasco County, serving as the central axis for this landscape of canyons and high plateaus. Along its winding course, the river encounters turbulent stretches such as White Horse Rapids, while the small settlement of Kaskela sits near the riverbank at the mouth of Skookum Cr. The area is defined by its complex drainage systems, where seasonal and perennial flows like Antoken Cr and Swamp Cr feed into the main canyon.

Upland features such as the Mutton Mountains and a distinctive landform known as The Pot dominate the western terrain. Evidence of early rural infrastructure remains visible through the site of the Jersey School in the southern reaches and a network of access roads including Mutton Mtn Rd. Numerous water sources, including Boiling Spring and Larson Spring, highlight the essential nature of water management in this arid Oregon environment.