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2014 Map of Round Butte Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Round Butte Dam anchors this landscape where the Metolius, Deschutes, and Crooked Rivers converge to form Lake Billy Chinook. The topography is defined by high plateaus like Canadian Bench and Metolius Bench that drop sharply into deep river corridors. Within the Crooked River National Grassland, the small settlement of Grandview and the Lake Billy Chinook State Airport provide human footings in a region dominated by dramatic volcanic and erosional features.

Distinctive landforms such as The Island, rising from the waters of the lake, and the volcanic peak of Lava Butte illustrate the complex geological history of Jefferson County. The map details a network of forest and local roads, including Jackson Trl and SW Graham Rd, which navigate the rugged transitions between the Lower Desert and the river canyons. This 2014 survey serves as a precise record of water management and land use in central Oregon.