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2023 Map of Shaniko Junction

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Shaniko Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Shaniko Flats dominates the high plateau of north-central Oregon in this 2023 survey, showing a landscape defined by dramatic drainage systems and aeronautical infrastructure. The presence of the Shaniko Cattle Airport on the eastern edge of the flats points to the region's specialized agricultural and livestock transport history. Below the plateau, the terrain is deeply incised by numerous seasonal and perennial waterways, including the winding course of Deep Creek and the confluence of Pole Creek and Boot Creek.

Navigation through this high-desert environment is marked by significant elevation changes, from Criterion Summit in the northwest to the descents of Cow Canyon and Chain Canyon in the south. These geographical features, along with local access routes like S Junction Rd, illustrate how contemporary land use and transportation networks adapt to the corrugated topography of Wasco County. Water sources like Cottonwood Springs remain vital landmarks in this arid stretch of the state.