2020 Map of Last Chance Lake

About this map

Palute Lake and the drainage of Chewaucan Slough define this high-desert landscape along the boundary of Deschutes and Lake counties. This 2020 survey documents an arid environment dominated by distinctive volcanic features, including Dog Butte, Trail Butte, and the prominent Saddle Butte. The terrain is marked by intermittent water bodies such as Last Chance Lake and Sage Hen Butte, which reflect the region's seasonal hydrological patterns. Human infrastructure is notably sparse in this interior region of Oregon, with the corridor of Frederick Butte Rd representing the primary access through the townships. The map provides a clear record of the Public Land Survey System grid, which imposes a formal geometry over the irregular basins and volcanic buttes.