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2017 Map of Sherars Bridge

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sherars Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Deschutes River carves a deep path through the high desert of Central Oregon, serving as a natural boundary between Wasco and Sherman Counties. This region is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, moving from the heights of Tygh Ridge down into the narrow corridors of Oak Canyon and Chicken Spring Canyon. Near the river's edge, Sherars Falls remains a focal point of the landscape, a site with deep historical significance for the local topography and commerce.

Settlement patterns follow the water and the ridges, with the community of Tygh Valley situated in the southwestern corner and the Buck Hollow area located along the eastern river bends. Local history is anchored by landmarks like Sherars Bridge and the Warner Cem, while a network of rural routes such as Tygh Ridge Mkt Rd and Old Tygh Mkt Rd trace the paths of early market access through the canyons. Seasonal drainage is marked by Winter Water Cr and Elder Cr, which feed into the main river channel.