2017 Map of Masten Butte

About this map

Little Deschutes River winds through the high desert landscape of central Oregon, marking a critical corridor of water management and forest boundary. This region, where Deschutes National Forest meets private landholdings, is defined by a network of irrigation infrastructure including the Walker Basin Canal, Mayfield Ditch, and the W A Lateral. The topographic prominence of Masten Butte rises in the northwest corner, overlooking a transition from timbered forest to the open Long Prairie. Traces of local land use are evident in the naming of rural routes such as Bear Track Rd, Wagon Trail Rd, and Circle Bar Dr, which suggest a history of ranching and timber access. The presence of Long Prairie Slough further illustrates the complex seasonal hydrology of this high-altitude basin.