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2014 Map of Shaniko Junction

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Shaniko Junction sits at the geographic and transportation heart of this high-desert landscape in Wasco County. This 2014 survey captures the convergence of Us 97 and Us 197, which divide the terrain into distinct grazing and drainage areas. To the northeast, the Shaniko Flats and the Shaniko Cattle Airport represent the region's agricultural infrastructure, while the western edge is defined by the elevation of Criterion Summit.

The landscape is deeply incised by a network of drainage features, including the prominent Deep Canyon and Cow Canyon to the south. Water sources like Cottonwood Springs and various seasonal flows such as Pole Cr and Tenmile Cr are scattered throughout the draws. The map illustrates a remote but organized ranching environment, where vast townships are connected by historic highway routes and secondary roads like S Junction Rd.