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1967 Map of Odell Lake

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Odell Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Southern Pacific rail lines trace the southern shoreline of Odell Lake, a central landmark in this 1960s survey of the high cascades. The map documents the recreational infrastructure of the Deschutes National Forest during its postwar expansion, including the Odell Lake Resort and several established sites like Sunset Cove Campground and Odell Creek Campground. Further south, the map details the community at Crescent Lake, where a Crescent Lake Landing Strip and a Gravel Pit indicate localized development and transit.

Mountainous terrain dominates the landscape, defined by peaks such as Maiden Peak and Makiaks Mtn. A network of high-altitude water bodies, from Lower Rosary Lake in the northwest to Pretty Lake and Cold Lake in the southwest, are connected by numerous small tributaries like Antler Creek and Douglas Creek. The presence of McCord Cabin and several gaging stations suggests the area's importance for both water management and early wilderness shelter.