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2023 Map of Walker Butte

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Walker Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The high desert landscape where Deschutes Co and Lake Co meet is defined by a series of volcanic rises and critical water points. Elevated features such as North Butte, South Butte, and the central Walker Butte dominate the topography, while the lower elevations contain vital hydraulic resources in an otherwise arid region. The presence of North Butte Waterhole, Basalt Lake, and East Reservoir suggests the importance of water management for livestock or local land use.

Infrastructure is sparse, primarily consisting of the north-south Millican Rd and Fox Butte Rd providing access across the volcanic terrain. To the south, Walker Flat and Stevens Butte mark the transition toward further basin and range geography. The map illustrates a specialized landscape where natural volcanic forms and man-made catchments like Division Reservoir and Button Springs dictate the utility of the land.