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1967 Map of Crescent Lake

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Crescent Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Crescent Lake dominates the upper northwestern corner of this landscape, its waters reaching into Simax Bay and past Zims Point. The Southern Pacific railroad line serves as a central spine through the Deschutes National Forest, connecting the small settlement of Umli to the broader Oregon rail network. The geography is defined by high volcanic landmarks, including the prominent cinder cone of Little Odell Butte and the towering heights of Beales Butte and Chinquapin Butte further south.

Hydrological patterns are evident in the expansive Big Marsh and the meandering path of Big Marsh Creek, which contrasts with the structured presence of Camp Makualla along the lake shore. Interesting local curiosities appear on the survey, such as the feature labeled Refrigerator, likely a reference to a natural ice cave or cold-air drainage common in this volcanic terrain, and the secluded waters of Oldenberg Lake.