2017 Map of Walker Butte

About this map

Walker Butte dominates the central landscape of this high desert region in Central Oregon, marking a topography defined by volcanic rises and seasonal water catchments. The boundary between Deschutes and Lake Counties cuts across the northern portion of the map, separating distinct townships such as t22s r16e and t23s r17e. This arid environment is punctuated by several prominent elevations, including North Butte, South Butte, and Kilgore Butte, which serve as landmarks in an area otherwise characterized by broad flats like Squaw Flat. Human infrastructure is sparse, concentrated on primitive routes such as Millican Rd and Fox Butte Rd that connect vital water resources. These points include Button Springs and the Butte Waterhole, alongside man-made improvements like Division Reservoir, reflecting the historical importance of water management in this high-altitude sagebrush steppe.