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2020 Map of Powell Buttes

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Powell Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Powell Buttes dominates this landscape in central Oregon, where the high desert meets the irrigated plains of Deschutes and Crook counties. This 2020 survey illustrates a complex water network essential for local survival, featuring several isolated water sources such as Wells Spring, Dempsey Spring, Casey Spring, and Statz Spring. These springs are tucked into the drainages of the central volcanic formation, which is marked by geological landmarks including Hat Rock and the Rooster Comb.

In the eastern portion of the map, the Crooked River cuts through the terrain, while the residential developments in the northwest corner, accessed by roads like Red Cloud Rd and SW Nicole Dr, show the modern expansion of rural living. To the southeast, Swartz Canyon and the surrounding rangeland accessed via Bear Creek Rd highlight the contrast between the rising buttes and the broad canyons that define the High Desert transition.