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1983 Map of Walker Butte

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Walker Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Walker Butte rises as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape situated along the boundary of Deschutes Co and Lake Co. The terrain is defined by volcanic features, from the East Lava Field in the south to a string of prominent cinder cones including North Butte, South Butte, and Kilgore Butte. Water management in this arid environment is evident through a network of isolated improvements such as Jaynes Well, Rogers Well, and the North Butte Water Hole, which served the needs of ranchers and travelers moving across Squaw Flat.

The presence of Walker Cabin and various reservoirs like Coyote Hole Reservoir and Division Reservoir suggests a legacy of seasonal grazing and remote habitation. The map captures a transition zone where ephemeral drainages like Walker Creek cut through the volcanic plateaus. For those studying the land use of central Oregon, this survey provides a clear look at how human infrastructure—wells, springs, and small reservoirs—was strategically placed to sustain life in a territory dominated by ancient lava flows and dry lake beds.