2017 Map of Shaniko

About this map

Shaniko sits at the southern edge of this high-desert plateau, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of deep draws and hollows. The settlement of Bakeoven serves as a central anchor, connected by the historic route of Bakeoven Rd and Hinton Rd. Genealogists will find the Bakeoven Cem situated on a high bench overlooking the drainage of Bakeoven Cr. The terrain is marked by distinctive named features such as Nachter Butte and family-named landmarks like Mary McKinley Draw and Thompson Canyon. This survey illustrates the persistent ranching and agricultural patterns of Wasco County, where water sources like Homestead Spring remain critical points on the map. The relief is exceptionally sharp, falling away into various drainages including Ochoco Gulch Cr and Big Pine Hollow.