2011 Map of Crescent

About this map

Gilchrist and Crescent form the primary population centers along the upper corridor of the Little Deschutes River in this 2011 survey. The landscape is defined by the legacy of the local timber economy, centered on the Gilchrist Log Pond and the extensive network of service roads like the Gilchrist Haul Rd. Settlement patterns follow the river and the rail line, which includes the Crescent Siding located east of the main town site. High points like Crescent Butte overlook the valley floor, where the Crescent Post Office and Gilchrist Post Office serve as the civic anchors for these central Oregon communities. The map also captures the recreational and agricultural aspects of the area through Bingham Park and the grazing lands at Odell Pasture.