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1963 Map of Wickiup Dam

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Wickiup Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Wickiup Dam and the massive impoundment of Wickiup Reservoir dominate this central Oregon landscape, showing the mid-century engineering used to manage the Deschutes River system. The map details the complex shoreline where Davis Creek feeds the reservoir, along with the vital infrastructure of the spillway, quarry, and a Gaging Station located just below the dam.

Surrounding the water, the terrain is defined by a series of volcanic features including Wampus Butte, Haner Butte, and Gilchrist Butte. The northeastern portion of the sheet highlights the Pringle Falls Experimental Forest, where the river winds through Bull Bend. This area reflects a mid-1960s balance between federal land management and growing recreational use, evidenced by the Bull Bend Campground and numerous Jeep Trails cutting through Deschutes National Forest.