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1963 Map of Crane Prairie Reservoir

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Crane Prairie Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Crane Prairie Reservoir dominates this central Oregon landscape, showing the hydrologic management of the upper Deschutes River in the early 1960s. The map illustrates a transitional period for the area's infrastructure, notably marking several segments of the Cascade Lakes Highway as Under Construction. This development reflects the increasing accessibility of the Deschutes National Forest for recreation and resource management. Scattered along the shoreline and deep within the timber are specialized outposts like the Snow Creek Project Camp and the Deschutes Bridge Guard Sta.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific points of interest such as the Grave near Hidden Spring Creek or the Lookout Tower atop Cultus Mtn. The presence of several landings, including Robideau Landing and Gales Landing, suggests the importance of water access for both timber work and early outdoor leisure. Multiple gaging stations and springs, like Multiple Springs, highlight the complex water monitoring required to manage the reservoir's spillway elevation.