2014 Map of Shaniko

About this map

Bakeoven and Shaniko anchor this high-desert landscape in Wasco County, where the transition between plateau and deep canyon is meticulously charted. The terrain is defined by a dense network of water-carved features such as Little Dead Dog Canyon, Wood Gulch, and Thompson Canyon that drain toward Bakeoven Cr. The small community of Bakeoven is situated along Bakeoven Rd, while the Bakeoven Cem sits further east near Hinton Rd, providing a specific geographic reference for local genealogists. Evidence of early land use is found in labels like Homestead Spring and the prominent Nachter Butte. The southern portion of the map transitions toward the township of Shaniko, which sits near the junction of Us-97 and the head of Buck Hollow. This 2014 survey documents the enduring road networks and family-named landmarks like Mary McKinley Draw and Sparks Gulch in a region known for its ranching history and topographical complexity.