Crescent Lake Oregon Map

About Crescent Lake, Oregon

Crescent Lake is a locality in Klamath County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 154. The population density is 23.1 people per km². Crescent Lake is located at 43.5089°N, 121.9357°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97733.

Crescent Lake unfolds as a jewel in the high desert, a broad, shimmering expanse of water cradled by the Deschutes National Forest. It lies 49.0 miles south-west of Bend, OR (from Bend, OR: bearing 219°T), and is situated 24.3 miles west-south-west of La Pine. The surrounding landscape is a study in rugged beauty, where ancient volcanic rock formations, softened by centuries of wind and weather, give way to stands of lodgepole pine and juniper. The air itself carries a crispness, a subtle scent of pine needles and the faint, mineral tang of the lake, particularly potent in the cool, clear mornings. Shorelines vary from smooth, wind-swept pebbles to dramatic lava flows that plunge into the startling blue depths, a testament to the earth's fiery past. The vastness of the sky here is almost palpable, a boundless canvas where clouds drift with an unhurried grace, casting fleeting shadows across the water. The history of Crescent Lake is inextricably linked to its natural bounty and its strategic position. Early inhabitants, drawn by the abundant game and the life-giving water, left their mark in subtle ways, their presence felt in the quiet solitude of the wilderness. Later, timber and tourism became the lifeblood of the region, with logging camps and summer resorts shaping the early economy. Even now, the echoes of this past linger, though the rhythm of life in Crescent Lake has slowed, its economy now more focused on recreation and the sustainable management of its natural resources. The lake itself, a vital part of the Deschutes River system, continues to draw anglers and boaters, their small crafts leaving transient wakes on the water, a gentle punctuation in the enduring stillness of this high-altitude paradise.

About This Crescent Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crescent Lake, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.508871, -121.935743. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Crescent Lake and Klamath County.

Detailed location data for Crescent Lake includes the ZIP code (97733), telephone area code (541), county seat of Klamath County (Klamath Falls), and school district assignment (Klamath County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Crescent Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.