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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

Walker Butte rises as a central landmark in this high desert landscape along the border of Deschutes and Lake Counties. The terrain is defined by a series of volcanic features, including North Butte, South Butte, and Stevens Butte, which punctuate the arid plains. Water management is a visible theme across the quadrangle, evidenced by the presence of the East Reservoir, Division Reservoir, and the North Butte Waterhole.

Surface drainage is limited, with features like Peters Creek Sink and the ephemeral Basalt Lake suggesting a landscape where water is seasonal or subterranean. The area is traversed by long-established routes including Millican Rd and Fox Butte Rd, which connect the scattered water sources like Button Springs and the expansive Walker Flat. This 2023 survey illustrates the modern configuration of these remote interior Oregon land divisions and water resources.