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2020 Map of Sisters

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Sisters serves as a central hub within the Deschutes National Forest, where the high desert meets the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range. This 2020 survey illustrates the transition from the town's residential and aviation infrastructure at Sisters Eagle Air to the expansive timberlands and volcanic terrain of the surrounding area. Water management is a visible priority for the region, evidenced by the courses of Whychus Cr and Indian Ford Cr, alongside the Smith Ditch and Sisters Reservoir.

The landscape is punctuated by distinctive geological features like McKinney Butte and Zimmerman Butte, while the legacy of early movement across the state is preserved in routes such as Old Military Dr. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies the Sisters Cem and outlying properties like Elk Ranch and Glaze Meadow. A complex network of recreation and resource trails, including the Sisters Tie Trail and Peterson Ridge Trail E, weaves through the forest, marking the intersection of modern outdoor recreation and historical land use.