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2020 Map of Willowdale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Willowdale serves as the primary settlement hub in this High Desert landscape, situated where the Trout Cr drainage meets the main highway corridor. The geography is defined by a complex system of drainages and named canyons, including Baker Canyon, Gate Spring Canyon, and the prominent Bull Canyon. These natural corridors have long dictated movement through the Wasco and Jefferson county line area, as seen in the route of NE Old US Hwy 97.

Evidence of water management and local infrastructure is visible through the Cram Ditch and several named water sources such as Cow Canyon Springs and Bostick Spring. The terrain is punctuated by distinctive geological features like The Flatirons, Friends Peak, and Pony Butte. For those interested in aviation history or private land use, the Ochs Private Airport is a notable landmark in the Trout Creek Valley, illustrating the continued importance of regional connectivity in this portion of central Oregon.