2017 Map of Seekseequa Junction

About this map

Seekseequa Junction serves as a focal point for this high-desert landscape in central Oregon, where the terrain drops sharply toward the eastern canyon of the Deschutes River. This 2017 survey details a region defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably along the Metolius Bench and Tenino Bench, which overlook the winding waters of Lake Simtustus. The area retains its tribal and historic significance with the presence of Seekseequa Cem - 1 and Seekseequa Cem - 2, while natural water sources like Daisy Spring and Pipp Spring dot the landscape. To the southeast, the protected reaches of the Crooked River National Grassland begin to appear, characterized by isolated peaks such as Coyote Butte and the Jackson Buttes. The intricate network of forest and Bureau of Indian Affairs roads, including Bia RD 24 and Metolius Bench Rd, highlights the modern connectivity of these traditionally significant lands.