1958 Map of Crescent

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The Klamath Indian Reservation and the expansive volcanic landscape of Central Oregon dominate this 1950s survey. The map details a complex transition between the high desert of the Christmas Lake Valley and the timbered slopes of the Deschutes National Forest and Fremont National Forest. Settlements such as Gilchrist and Crescent appear alongside the timber-hauling routes of the Southern Pacific RR and Great Northern RR. Notable geological curiosities like Hole In The Ground and The Devils Garden are clearly marked, illustrating the region's intense volcanic history. Water management and conservation infrastructure are prominent, featuring the Wickiup Reservoir and established remote outposts like the Cabin Lake Ranger Station and Silver Lake Ranger Station.