1985 Map of Round Butte Dam

About this map

Round Butte Dam and the waters of Lake Billy Chinook anchor this mid-1980s landscape, where the Metolius River, Deschutes River, and Crooked River converge. The terrain is defined by dramatic vertical relief, from the depths of Big Canyon and Juniper Canyon to the broad expanses of the Metolius Bench and Canadian Bench. In this era, the canyons have been transformed into a recreation and power hub, featuring a powerhouse, Dam Observatory, and multiple campgrounds within The Cove Palisades State Park.