2014 Map of Maupin SW

About this map

Juniper Flat dominates the northern landscape of this Wasco County region, where the high plateau gives way to the deep incisions of Devil Canyon and the Deschutes River corridor. The terrain transitions from the open agricultural expanse of Natural Pasture into the steep, rising elevations of the Mutton Mountains to the south. This area is defined by a sophisticated network of water management and natural drainage, with the Kelly Lateral canal system feeding the dry lands while numerous seasonal and permanent waterways like Wapinitia Cr, Rice Cr, and Eagle Cr carve through the basalt layers. Settlement is sparse, represented by the private Nelson Ranch Airport and a grid of rural routes including E Wapinitia Rd and Ditch Rd, reflecting a landscape dedicated to large-scale ranching and remote mountain access.