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 119. The population density is 29.8 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 occupies a rugged expanse where the persistent pulse of Crescent Creek shapes the terrain into a sanctuary of protected wilderness. It lies 49.0 miles southwest of Bend, OR (from Bend, OR: bearing 219°T), and is situated 31.7 miles southwest of Three Rivers. The landscape is defined by the crystalline waters of Crescent Lake, which mirrors the expansive sky while acting as a vital artery within the designated Crescent Creek, Oregon Wild and Scenic River. Cold, damp air drifts from the nearby coastline just two miles distant, carrying the sharp scent of salt toward the dense timberland that characterizes the region. On the horizon, the formidable silhouette of the Cascade Range looms, a distant reminder of the geological forces that once forged this basin. Travelers often find their way toward the Fawn Lake Trail, where the path winds through dense stands of trees, offering a quiet vantage point to observe the interplay of light and shadow across the forest floor.

Economic life in Crescent Lake remains deeply tied to the preservation of its natural resources, balancing the stewardship of the Crescent Creek, Oregon Wild and Scenic River with the modest rhythms of a seasonal, outdoor-oriented community. Historical interest centers on the enduring relationship between the inhabitants and the rugged geography, marked by the proximity of Simax Bay and the silent, isolated presence of Dreadnought Island. Local commerce favors those who seek the solace of the woods or the cooling influence of the water, maintaining a pace that honors the seclusion of the valley. Life here is measured by the changing moods of the weather and the seasonal migration of visitors, who recognize in the quietude of Crescent Lake a rare, unadorned authenticity that survives far from the clamor of industrialized centers.

About This Crescent Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crescent Lake, Oregon. Coordinates: 43.508871, -121.935743. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

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).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.