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2014 Map of Powell Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Powell Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Powell Butte stands as the primary landmark in this Central Oregon landscape where the high desert meets organized agricultural and residential development. The map reveals a complex grid of roads often bearing names of regional peaks, such as Sw Mt Bachelor Dr, Sw Mt Hood Dr, and Sw Mt Adams Loop, reflecting the area's visual connection to the Cascade Range. Water management and seasonal drainage define the low-lying areas, notably featuring the course of the Dry River and the presence of Shumway Lake.

Boundary lines between Deschutes and Crook Counties bisect the quadrangle, illustrating the intersection of local jurisdictions. While much of the terrain is characterized by the prominent elevation of the Powell Buttes, the northern and western sections show a transition to more structured land use near the Or-126 corridor. Smaller water features like Picket Spring and infrastructure such as the Coi Canal Rd underscore the vital role of water resources in this arid environment.