2011 Map of Shaniko Summit

About this map

Shaniko Summit stands as the central landmark in this high-elevation landscape of North Central Oregon, situated where Wasco County meets its southern neighbors. The terrain is defined by a dendritic network of seasonal drainages, including Cottonwood Creek, Ward Creek, and Boat Creek, which carve through the plateau. Human imprint is sparse, concentrated primarily at the Rooper Ranch and along the winding corridor of Rooper Rd. Notable geographic features such as Courthouse Rock and Cross Hill provide distinct navigational points in an otherwise open expanse. To the southeast, Antelope Creek flows toward the lower elevations, while Cross Hollows marks the northeastern corner. This 2011 survey captures the region's enduring character as a ranching landscape, where traditional land use and natural topography remain the primary features of the map.