1988 Map of Military Crossing

About this map

Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge dominates this section of the Oregon high country, where the vast wetlands and shallow waters of Silver Lake create a distinct ecological island. In the late 1980s and 1990s, when these revisions were compiled, the landscape remained defined by the intersection of water and historic transit. The Military Crossing Road and Silver Lake Road traverse the marshy terrain, hinting at the historical routes established for movement across this often-inundated basin. To the east, the rising timberline of the Winema National Forest meets the marsh edge at landmarks like Rocky Point. Numerous hydrologic features including Big Springs, various Flowing Wells, and the Williamson River illustrate the complex water table of the Klamath Basin, while prominent landforms like The Peninsula and Windmill Point provide topographic relief against the expansive marshlands.