1963 Map of Crane Prairie Reservoir

About this map

Crane Prairie Reservoir dominates this high-country landscape within the Deschutes National Forest, reflecting the mid-century infrastructure used to manage the upper Deschutes River. The map captures the area as it transitioned into a premier recreational destination in the early 1960s, showing a network of established sites like Gales Landing and the Quinn River Campground. The presence of the Snow Creek Project Camp and multiple Gaging Stations along the river highlights the active management of these waters for downstream irrigation and power.