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1963 Map of Crane Prairie Reservoir

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Crane Prairie Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Crane Prairie Reservoir dominates this central Oregon landscape, serving as a primary hub for mid-century recreation and forest management within the Deschutes National Forest. The map documents a transition from wild high-country terrain to managed reservoir waters, featuring established sites like Gales Landing and Robideau Landing. The topography is marked by volcanic features including Wuksi Butte and Shukash Butte, while the northern portion extends into the Three Sisters Wilderness near North Corral Lake.

Infrastructure of the era is evident through gaging stations and the Deschutes Bridge Guard Sta, alongside a network of trails such as the Winopre Trail and the Crane Prairie Trail. The presence of the Snow Creek Project Camp and numerous campgrounds like Cow Camp Campground reflects the area's development as a seasonal destination for forestry and fishing long before modern expansion altered these backcountry corridors.