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2020 Map of Wickiup Dam

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Wickiup Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Wickiup Reservoir dominates this high-altitude landscape in the Deschutes National Forest, where water management and wilderness conservation meet. The massive reservoir is contained by the Wickiup Dam, which regulates the headwaters for downstream agriculture and recreation. The geography is characterized by a series of prominent volcanic features including Wickiup Butte, Eaton Butte, and Wright Butte, providing a detailed look at the cinder cones and buttes typical of the Cascade Range foothills.

The winding Deschutes River flows through the area, with a northern section designated as the Deschutes Wild and Scenic River. This protected waterway includes Bull Bend, a notable river curve. Lower-elevation wetlands such as Dilman Meadows contrast with the higher peaks of Davis Mtn, while the Hamner-Davis Run (Snow) represents the seasonal transportation routes vital for navigating this snowy terrain during winter months.