Oregon Gazetteer
Akawa Butte is a physical feature (ridge) in Jefferson County. The primary coordinates for Akawa Butte places it within the OR 97734 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Akawa Butte |
| Category: | Oregon physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Physical |
| Class: | Ridge |
| Description: | Located east of the south end of Green Ridge, and 22.5 km (14 mi) north-northeast of the community of Sisters; in Deschutes National Forest. |
| History: | """Akawa"" is of Wasco origin and reportedly is the feminine form of the word ""badger"". Badgers are common to the area and an important animal to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs." |
| County: | Jefferson County |
| Latitude: | 44.4867773 |
| Longitude: | -121.4778801 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Akawa Butte: Akawa Butte.
Note that you do not have the right to enter private property without the owner's permission. You do have a right to access goverment property that is open to the general public. The GNIS Feature Detail Report for Akawa Butte does not include property ownership information.
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