2014 Map of Madras West

About this map

The Deschutes River and its major impoundments, Lake Simtustus and the Pelton Regulating Reservoir, carve a deep path through the central Oregon high desert in this 2014 survey. This geography is defined by sharp elevation changes between the irrigated agricultural plateaus of Agency Plains and the rugged drainage of John Brown Canyon and Willow Creek Canyon. The settlement of Madras anchors the southeastern corner, showing its street grid and the nearby Madras Municipal Airport, while the smaller community of Milo sits further north near Gard Cemetery. To the southwest, the Crooked River National Grassland encompasses a large portion of the landscape. Local family and place history is well-represented through features like the Round Butte Cemetery and several named canyons, including Hurbers Canyon and Dry Hollow, reflecting the region's ranching and homesteading heritage.