2017 Map of Shaniko Junction

About this map

Shaniko Junction sits at the convergence of vital transportation corridors in this high-desert region of Wasco County. This 2017 survey details a landscape defined by dramatic drainage systems and plateau cattle ranching, most notably marked by the Shaniko Cattle Airport on the Shaniko Flats. The terrain is deeply incised by canyons such as Boardtree Canyon, Cow Canyon, and Chain Canyon, illustrating the erosive power of seasonal watercourses like Tenmile Creek and Pole Creek. The map documents the high-point geography of Criterion Summit and the presence of critical water sources in an arid climate, such as Cottonwood Springs. These features, along with the thoroughfare of S Junction Road, provide a clear view of the ranching infrastructure and topographic challenges that have shaped local movement and settlement for generations.