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2011 Map of Wickiup Dam

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wickiup Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Wickiup Reservoir dominates the landscape of southern Deschutes County on this 2011 survey, illustrating the critical water management systems along the Deschutes River. The reservoir's vast footprint is managed by the Wickiup Dam, which controls the flow of the river as it winds past volcanic features like Wickiup Butte and Eaton Butte. The area is characterized by its high-altitude topography, with significant peaks such as Davis Mountain and Gilchrist Butte rising above the surrounding timberland.

Local recreational infrastructure is well-established, featuring sites like the Tenino Boat Launch and the Round Swamp Campground. A network of forest roads, including E Deschutes Rd and Old Wickiup Rd, provides access to the river's bends, most notably the distinctive loop at Bull Bend in the northeast. This map serves as a primary reference for the intersection of the region's volcanic geology and its modern hydraulic utility.