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40-651: The Little Deschutes River is a tributary of the Deschutes River in the central part of the U.S. state of Oregon . It is about 105 miles (169 km) long, with a drainage basin of 1,020 square miles (2,600 km). It drains a rural area on the east side of the Cascade Range south of Bend . The Little Deschutes and two other streams in its basin are listed as parts of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System . The Little Deschutes River rises near Mule Peak in

80-614: A 611-acre (247 ha) reservoir impounded by Pelton Dam . The river is world-renowned for its fly fishing . It is home to Columbia River redband trout ( Oncorhynchus mykiss gairdneri ) known locally as "redsides". The redsides grow larger than most and also have a distinct darker red stripe than most wild rainbow trout. They are abundant in this stretch of the river, which has counts of 1,700 fish of 7 inches in size per mile (1,100 fish of 18 centimeters in size per kilometer) above Sherar's Falls , and they are noticeably stronger than trout who do not have to cope with life in such

120-417: A big, powerful river. The average catch for these fish is 8 to 15 inches (20 to 38 cm), and some are much larger. These redside or redband trouts are found throughout the river. Fishing for them is most popular from Warm Springs down to Macks Canyon (Warm Springs Reservation owns the entire Deschutes west bank from 16 miles (26 km) south of Maupin to Lake Billy Chinook and on up to Jefferson Creek on

160-533: A city in 1911. An Army Air Corps base was built nearby during World War II . This airfield now serves as the Madras Municipal Airport . Homesteads approximately 5 miles (8 km) north of the city on Agency Plains were based on dryland wheat. In 2003, a Scotts Company large field trial of GMO bentgrass near Madras resulted in pollen spreading the transgene , which is Roundup -resistant, over an area of 120 square miles (310 km ). Because

200-490: A prime eclipse viewing location. All of the hotel and motel rooms in the area had been reserved for several years. The town had prepared for an influx of about 100,000 visitors for the eclipse. Madras is home to the Erickson Aircraft Collection , a privately owned collection of airworthy vintage aircraft. The collection is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Jefferson County Fair

240-491: Is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Oregon , United States. Originally called "The Basin" after the circular valley the city is in, it is unclear whether Madras was named in 1903 for the cotton fabric called " Madras " that originated in the city of Madras (now Chennai ) in Tamil Nadu , India or from the name of the city itself. The population was 6,046 at the 2010 census . The original plat for Madras

280-619: Is held on county property along Fairgrounds Road in Madras. The annual fair takes place in late July. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 5.02 square miles (13 km ), all land. Madras has a steppe climate ( BSk ) according to the Köppen climate classification system, also known as semi-arid. As of the census of 2010, there were 6,046 people, 2,198 households, and 1,430 families residing in

320-573: Is next, followed by Oak Springs Creek and the White River . Below that are Winterwater and Elder creeks. Prior to 80,000 years ago, the river ran along the east side of Pilot Butte and a lava flow from Lava Top Butte filled in this ancient channel. Previously, the basalt of the Bend lava flow, associated with the Lava River Cave , had diverted the river westward to its present-day location. The river

360-766: The Fall River , the Little Deschutes River , and the Spring River followed by Tumalo Creek and Whychus Creek . The Metolius River and the Crooked River are next, both entering at Lake Billy Chinook. Then come Seekseequa Creek and Willow Creek followed by Dry Hollow and Campbell, Shitike and Trout creeks, after which comes the Warm Springs River . Further downstream are Swamp, Skookum, Oak, Antoken, Cove, Eagle, Nena, Wapinitia and Bakeoven creeks. Spring Creek

400-556: The Metolius River arm) below Pelton Dam . Fishing from Tribal lands requires special permits. From Pelton Dam to the mouth the Deschutes is one of America's most productive trout waters and a top producer of summer steelhead, managed primarily for wild trout. This 100-mile (160 km) stretch of river drops 1,233 feet (376 m), carving a volcanic rock canyon 700 to 2,200 feet (213 to 671 m) deep. Fly fishermen come from around

440-590: The Columbia River, including the Willamette and John Day . The headwaters of the Deschutes River are at Little Lava Lake , a natural lake in the Cascade Range approximately 26 miles (42 km) northwest of the city of La Pine . The river flows south into Crane Prairie Reservoir , then into Wickiup Reservoir , from where it heads in a northeasterly direction past the resort community of Sunriver and into

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480-708: The Deschutes Railroad and the Oregon Trunk Railway , raced to build a line from the mouth of the river to Bend. The Deschutes Railroad, a Union Pacific subsidiary, was owned by Edward H. Harriman and the Oregon Trunk was owned by James J. Hill . In 1964, on the Deschutes River, Portland General Electric (PGE) built, what was at the time, the largest hydroelectric dam in Oregon. This dam, named Round Butte Dam , stands 440 feet (130 m) above Lake Simtustus,

520-623: The Native American name Towarnehiooks ; on their return journey they gave it the new name Clarks River . Variant names include Clarks River, River of the Falls, Riviere des Chutes, Chutes River, and Falls River. During the middle 19th century, the river was a major obstacle for immigrants on the Oregon Trail . The major crossing point on the river was near its mouth in present-day Deschutes River State Recreation Area . Many immigrants camped on

560-406: The average family size was 3.32. In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.1% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males. The median income for a household in the city

600-619: The bluff on the west side of the river after making the crossing. The remains of the trail leading up to the top of the bluff are still visible. In 1910, Mirror Pond was created by the construction of the Bend Water, Light & Power Company dam on the river in Bend . The dam provided the city with its initial source of electricity. The dam has been owned by Pacific Power since 1930 and still produces electricity that supplies approximately 400 Bend households. In 1908, two competing railroad companies,

640-477: The channels can be wide and deep. Located roughly seven miles southeast of Crane Prairie Reservoir, you will find Wickiup Reservoir. Wickiup Reservoir holds a wide variety of species open to angling. Wickiup holds a reputable amount of both kokanee and Coho salmon . It is not uncommon to catch rainbow trout, brook trout, whitefish and chub. However, most anglers whether they know it or not, are targeting large brown trout. Wickiup Reservoir holds many brown trout in

680-525: The city of Bend , about 170 miles (270 km) from the river mouth on the Columbia. In central Bend, the river enters Mirror Pond , an impoundment behind Newport hydroelectric dam . The pond extends upstream to the Galveston Bridge and is a feature of Drake Park as well as Harmon, Pageant, and Brooks parks. From April through October, diversions to Central Oregon Irrigation District canals reduce

720-662: The city of Warm Springs and the Kah-Nee-Ta resort. The river ends at its confluence with the Columbia River , 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Biggs Junction and 204 miles (328 km) from the Columbia's mouth on the Pacific Ocean. Named tributaries of the Deschutes River from source to mouth include Snow Creek then the Cultus River , Cultus Creek and Deer Creek, which enter at Crane Prairie Reservoir. Further downstream come

760-423: The city. The population density was 1,204.4 inhabitants per square mile (465.0/km ). There were 2,569 housing units at an average density of 511.8 per square mile (197.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 66.4% White , 0.7% African American , 6.9% Native American , 0.8% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 19.7% from other races , and 5.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 38.5% of

800-413: The city. The population density was 2,326.9 inhabitants per square mile (898.4/km ). There were 1,952 housing units at an average density of 894.5 per square mile (345.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 63.55% White, 0.59% African American, 6.14% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.35% Pacific Islander, 24.56% from other races, and 4.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.74% of

840-508: The eruption of Mount Mazama about 7,000 years ago. Two other streams in the Little Deschutes drainage basin are also part of the system. A 10-mile (16 km) stretch of Crescent Creek , all 15 miles (24 km) of Big Marsh Creek , and the canyon section of the Little Deschutes have all been designated "recreational". Deschutes River (Oregon) The Deschutes flows generally north, as do several other large Oregon tributaries of

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880-477: The five to eight pound range, and has also been known to produce brown trout in the mid-twenty pound range. This reservoir is most easily fished from a boat due to its depth. Most people find success in trolling lures horizontally through the depths of the reservoir. Vertical jigging in an aggressive manner can be an effective method of targeting the salmon species of the reservoir. Bank fishing offers dry fly-fishing enthusiasts an opportunity to catch fish hiding under

920-506: The grower could not remove all genetically engineered plants, the U.S. Department of Agriculture fined the grower $ 500,000 for non-compliance with regulations in 2007. The centerline of the path of totality of the Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 , ran through the center of Madras. Because the city is located in a high desert environment and has consistently clear skies in August, it was considered

960-557: The high Cascades in the Mount Thielsen Wilderness in northwestern Klamath County , approximately 20 miles (32 km) north of Crater Lake . It flows generally north from the mountains through the Deschutes National Forest , roughly following U.S. Highway 97 past La Pine . It joins the Deschutes from the south approximately 20 miles (32 km) south of Bend in southern Deschutes County . It passes through

1000-466: The nickname "cranebows". Other fish found in Crane Prairie are brook trout , kokanee salmon , largemouth bass , black crappie , tui chub , three-spined stickleback , and whitefish . Fly, lure, and bait fishing are popular methods, with the majority of trout fisherman casting or trolling in the channels. For the best chance of catching large fish, a boat or other flotation device is recommended as

1040-400: The obstructions of the shallows. In Lake Billy Chinook, there are fisheries for kokanee , bull trout , rainbow trout , brown trout , and several warm-water species such as large mouth bass and a very large population of small mouth bass. There are also periodic commercial fisheries for crayfish . The bull trout that are caught in this reservoir are some of the largest bull trout caught on

1080-407: The population. There were 1,801 households, out of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and

1120-443: The population. There were 2,198 households, of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1160-404: The river flow between Bend and Pelton Reregulating Dam , at river mile (RM) 100 (river kilometer (RK) 160). The river continues north from Bend, and just west of Redmond, Oregon . Here it passes by Eagle Crest Resort and Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint . As it heads north through the central Oregon high desert , the river carves a gorge bordered by large basalt cliffs. By

1200-482: The river from the mouth to Round Butte Dam . Sport fishing for spring and fall Chinook salmon occurs from the mouth to Sherars Falls. Tribal fishing for Chinook and steelhead occurs at Sherars Falls. Crane Prairie Reservoir, the first major lake/reservoir the Deschutes flows into, offers some of the best rainbow trout fishing in Oregon, with a large number of rainbows in the 4-10 pound range and some reaching 20 pounds. These trout are renowned for their size and are given

1240-567: The river popular for whitewater rafting and kayaking. The upstream section known as the Big Eddy is a short segment upriver from the city of Bend between Dillon and Lava Island falls. The lower and more heavily used section is from the town of Warm Springs downstream to just above Sherars Falls . The densest use is from RM 56—about 4 miles (6.4 km) above Maupin —to RM 44, just above Sherars Falls. Madras, Oregon Madras ( / ˈ m æ d r ə s / MAD -rəss )

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1280-525: The river's flow in the summer months. The growth of cities like Bend and Redmond also increased demand on the river's water, which is over-allocated. Because the existing canals lose about half of their water due to seepage, there is pressure to convert these canals into pipelines, a move that is resisted by many locals for historic and aesthetic reasons. Golf courses have also been an issue with water allocation. There are 13 golf courses throughout Bend, Redmond, and Sunriver. There are primarily two sections of

1320-483: The small towns of Crescent and Gilchrist and joins with the Deschutes at Sunriver . The stream meanders significantly most of its course, though this is less pronounced above river mile 80 (river kilometer 130), which is near its crossing of Oregon Route 58 . In 1988, the upper 12 miles (19 km) of the river was designated part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System . The river's canyon and outwash plain contain eroding deposits of pumice and ash from

1360-632: The time it reaches Lake Billy Chinook , a reservoir west of Madras , the river is approximately 300 feet (91 m) below the surrounding plateau, the Little Agency Plains and Agency Plains . At Lake Billy Chinook the river is joined by the Crooked and Metolius rivers. Beyond the dam, the river continues north in a gorge well below the surrounding countryside. It passes through the Warm Springs Indian Reservation , which includes

1400-418: The west coast. The numbers are scarce because the bulls are threatened; however, numbers have risen every year since they became protected. The lake allows an individual to keep a bull trout that measures more than 24 inches (61 cm). (This is included for a daily bag limit.) Much of the flow of the upper Deschutes River is diverted into canals to irrigate farmland; irrigation districts take nearly 98% of

1440-534: The world in the last two weeks in May through the first two weeks in June to take advantage of the hatching stoneflies , both salmonflies and golden stoneflies ( Hesperoperla pacifica ). These insects are in the river year-round; however their large adults are a major food source for the fish: artificial weighted stonefly nymph patterned tied flies are a staple for Deschutes anglers year round. Sport fishing for Steelhead occurs in

1480-426: Was $ 29,103, and the median income for a family was $ 33,275. Males had a median income of $ 27,656 versus $ 19,464 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 12,937. About 15.2% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 26.3% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over. In addition to the public City-County Airport , Madras has several private-use airports in

1520-438: Was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.31. The median age in the city was 31.2 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 5,078 people, 1,801 households, and 1,251 families residing in

1560-451: Was filed on July 18, 1902, by Scandinavian immigrant John A. Palmehn, for whom the town was originally named "Palmain". The name was rejected by the U.S. Postal Service over its similarity to a post office named Parmen , and the name "Madras" was adopted, inspired by the cloth fabric of the same name, itself named for the city of Madras (now Chennai ) in India. Madras was incorporated as

1600-479: Was named Rivière des Chutes or Rivière aux Chutes , French for River of the Falls , during the period of fur trading. The waterfall it referred to was the Celilo Falls on the Columbia River , near where the Deschutes flowed into it. (These falls no longer exist, having been inundated by the lake behind The Dalles Dam ). Lewis and Clark encountered the river on October 22, 1805, and referred to it by

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