2024 Map of Crescent Lake

About this map

Crescent Lake dominates the northwest corner of this Klamath County landscape, its irregular shoreline defined by Simax Bay, Basin Cove, and Rainbow Cove. This high-altitude terrain in the Cascade Range includes a significant portion of the Deschutes National Forest, where the protected waters of the Crescent Creek Wild and Scenic River and Big Marsh Creek Wild and Scenic River serve as critical hydrologic features. The topography is marked by several prominent volcanic peaks, including Little Odell Butte, Beales Butte, and Chinquapin Butte. A dense network of recreational trails and forest roads, such as the Crescent Lake Loop and Windigo Pass Road, provides access through the Diamond Peak Wilderness, illustrating how this modern-era survey manages remote timber and wilderness lands.