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2020 Map of Shaniko Summit

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Shaniko Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Shaniko sits at the high northern edge of this high desert plateau, where the landscape is defined by deep drainages and volcanic relief. The geography is characterized by several major landforms, including Shaniko Summit and Cross Hill, which overlook a network of seasonal watercourses. These include Cottonwood Cr to the west and the convergences of Indian Cr and Antelope Cr to the southeast.

Named features like Mary McKinley Draw and Deadman Canyon suggest a history of early homesteading and ranching in Wasco County. The terrain transitions from the high flats of Big Pine Hollow into the dramatic descents of Chain Canyon and Deep Canyon. This survey captures the connectivity provided by US Route 97 and State Route 293, which historically served as vital corridors through the Central Oregon interior, passing distinctive landmarks such as Courthouse Rock.