2020 Map of Pelican Bay

About this map

Rocky Point and Point Comfort anchor the western shores of Upper Klamath Lake in this detailed 2020 topographic survey. This area is characterized by a complex aquatic landscape where the Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge protects vast marshes and waterways, including the Upper Klamath Canoe route and Pelican Cut Canal. The transition from the lake's edge to the high elevations of Winema National Forest is steep, rising toward landmarks like Pelican Butte and Mt Harriman. Numerous freshwater sources define the local geography, such as Odessa Spring, Wampler Spring, and Harriman Spring. These springs and creeks, including Crystal Creek and Fourmile Creek, provide the fundamental hydrology for Pelican Bay and the surrounding wetlands of Wampler Marsh and Doaks Marsh.