2014 Map of Walker Butte

About this map

Walker Butte dominates this high desert landscape along the border of Deschutes Co and Lake Co, marking a region characterized by volcanic landforms and specialized water management. In this arid reach of Central Oregon, the distribution of water features like Basalt Lake and the Butte Waterhole suggests a reliance on seasonal catchments and natural basins for land use. The presence of East Reservoir and Division Reservoir indicates early 21st-century water infrastructure designed to support local ranching or wildlife. High-elevation points such as North Butte, South Butte, and Quarter Butte provide clear geographic markers across the expansive Squaw Flat. Evidence of human activity is sparse but notable, with Walker Cabin and roads like Millican Rd and Fox Butte Rd tracing the paths of travel and habitation through the high country.