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2011 Map of Powell Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Powell Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Powell Valley serves as a central reference point in this high-desert landscape of central Oregon, where ranching interests like Humphrey Ranch and Powell Ranch are scattered across the terrain. The water management system is highly visible, characterized by a complex network of reservoirs including Duck Puddle Reservoir, Bellworm Reservoir, and Turnpike Reservoir, along with the industrial trace of the Palmer Ditch.

Dramatic topographical features define the horizon, from the heights of Powell Mountain and Ashley Ridge to the steep drops of Dahlgren Rim. In the southeast, Sunflower Flats transitions toward family-named landmarks such as Treichel Ridge. This 2011 survey documents a land defined by its hydrology, where small creeks like Rager Creek and Heisler Creek feed into vital reservoirs to support the high-altitude ranching economy.