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2017 Map of Powell Buttes

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Powell Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Powell Buttes rise prominently above the central Oregon high desert, anchoring a landscape where the Crook Co / Deschutes Co line bisects the high ground. The northeastern edge of the sheet is defined by the winding course of the Crooked River, while the southern slopes descend toward Swartz Canyon. This era of the landscape is marked by a network of rural residential roads in the northwest, including SW Nicole Dr and SW Valley View Rd, contrasting with the more open, traditional ranching land to the south and east.

Several vital water sources are documented along the slopes, such as Wells Spring, Dempsey Spring, and Stair Spring. These localized points of water have long been critical for land use in this arid environment. Distinctive geological features like Rooster Comb and Hat Rock provide clear navigational landmarks for those tracing historical land boundaries or exploring the drainage patterns toward Bear Creek Rd.