2011 Map of Powell Buttes

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Powell Buttes dominates this high-desert landscape in central Oregon, where the volcanic topography of Hat Rock and Rooster Comb overlooks a network of rural ranching lands. The map details a transition from the structured residential roads in the northwest, such as SW Red Cloud Rd near Red Cloud Ranch, to the more open range of the east. Water remains a critical element for the region's livestock and irrigation, evidenced by a series of clustered water sources including Wells Spring, Dempsey Spring, and Casey Spring. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is defined by the winding course of the Crooked River, while the lower elevations are marked by the COI Canal Rd, signifying the local reliance on engineered waterways to support the arid terrain.