Lakes & Reservoirs

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  1. A Klamath Chief at Crater Lake - Curtis

    A Klamath Chief at Crater Lake - c. 1923

    This view by Edward Curtis shows a Klamath chief in a ceremonial headdress looking out across Crater Lake, probably the most important site in the Klamath territory. Learn More
  2. Gondola on Oswego Lake

    Gondola on Oswego Lake - c. 1920

    A note on the original photo speculates this may be a group of students from St. Helens Hall, Portland Episcopal School for Girls. Whoever they are, they are clearly enjoying themselves. Learn More
  3. Government Building at Lewis & Clark Exposition - Indahl

    Government Building at Lewis & Clark Exposition - 1905

    This view shows the U. S. Government Building on its island in Guild's Lake, with the "Bridge of Nations" leading out to it in the middle right. Learn More
  4. Government Building from West, Lewis & Clark Expo - Indahl

    Government Building from the West, Lewis & Clark Expo - 1905

    This view benefits from its unusual vantage point - probably not one that was ever used by the Exposition's promoters. Learn More
  5. Government Building with Military Camp, Lewis & Clark Expo - Indahl

    Government Building Military Camp, Lewis & Clark Expo - 1905

    The Government Building hosted exhibits from many branches of the U. S. government at the Lewis and Clark Expositon - including the military. Here two types of tents fill the east lawn near the waters of Guild's Lake. Learn More
  6. Guild's Lake, Looking Northwest - Indahl

    Guild's Lake, Looking Northwest - c. 1909

    This scenic view shows the west end of Guild's Lake in about 1909, before it was drained to create the industrial area we know today. Across a small neck of land to the right is the Willamette River. Learn More
  7. Ice Beginning to Form at the New Bolton Reservoir - Davis

    Ice Beginning to Form at the New Bolton Reservoir - c. 1916

    This wintertime view of the newly completed Bolton Reservoir was taken by Oregon City photographer S. P. Davis as part of a series documenting the South Fork water project. Learn More
  8. Lake near Old Blockhouse at the Cascades - Hazeltine

    Lake near Old Blockhouse at the Cascades - 1880s

    One of several lakes located near the Old Blockhouse at the Upper Cascades, on the north bank of the Columbia River. Learn More
  9. Lillian Bickner in her Canoe on Oswego Lake - Bickner

    Lillian Bickner in her Canoe on Oswego Lake - c. 1910

    This image is a variation on the photo used for the front cover of Arcadia Publishing's "Images of America: Lake Oswego", compiled by Laura Foster. Learn More
  10. Looking Across Guild's Lake to the Northwest Hills - Indahl

    Looking Across Guild's Lake to the Northwest Hills - c. 1905

    Guild's Lake, Kittredge Lake, and Doane Lake along the edge of the Willamette River all varied seasonally in depth when the rains came to Portland. Learn More
  11. Mount Hood from Lost Lake - Detroit Photographic Co.

    Mt. Hood from Lost Lake - 1900

    Reminding us of the color palette of an Eliza Barchus painting, this photochrom print of Mount Hood showcases the reflective qualities of Lost Lake. Learn More
  12. Mt. Hood from Lost Lake, with Swans - Meiser

    Mt. Hood from Lost Lake, with Swans - 1902

    Reproduced from a 1902 glass negative by Jesse A. Meiser, this photo features a pair of swans on Lost Lake, with Mt. Hood in the background. Learn More
  13. Mt. Rainier and Mirror Lake - Toles

    Mt. Rainier and Mirror Lake - 1913

    The H. L. Toles View Company was known for scenic postcards and stereoviews. Their larger print providing the original for this image is much less common. Learn More
  14. Mt. St. Helens from Spirit Lake - Meiser

    Mt. St. Helens from Spirit Lake - c. 1900

    This hundred-year-old view of Mt. St. Helens showcases photographer Meiser's ability to compose a special photograph of an often visited site. It also demonstrates his quality equipment and careful technique. Learn More
  15. On the Rim Trail, Crater Lake - Eddy

    On the Rim Trail, Crater Lake - 1930

    This carefully composed image of an often-photographed lake was created by Ralph Eddy as a postcard view, as he added southern Oregon scenes to his offerings. Learn More
  16. Overlooking Guild's Lake from the Northwest Hills - Indahl

    Overlooking Guild's Lake from the Northwest Hills - c. 1900

    Guild's Lake in northwest Portland, now drained, became famous a few years after this photo when it was chosen for the site of the 1905 Lewis & Clark Exposition. Learn More
  17. Passing Phantom Ship by Boat, Crater Lake - Patterson

    Passing Phantom Ship by Boat, Crater Lake - c. 1925

    Most of us never had the chance to see Crater Lake and its islands at water level. Fortunately, photographer Frank Patterson captured that scene for us over 80 years ago. Learn More
  18. Phantom Ship Island, Crater Lake - Kiser

    Phantom Ship Island, in Crater Lake - 1919

    Phantom Ship Island, in Crater Lake, dated 1919. Learn More
  19. Sentinel Rock from the rim of Crater Lake - Kiser

    Sentinel Rock from the rim of Crater Lake - c. 1915

    This view along the rim of Crater Lake features Sentinel Rock, the bare rock formation beyond the trees that reaches to the upper left corner of the photo. Learn More
  20. Wizard Island and Llao Cliff, Crater Lake - Eddy

    Wizard Island and Llao Cliff, Crater Lake - 1930

    Shortly after Ralph Eddy began creating scenic postcards, he started traveling south to capture the stunning beauty of Crater Lake and its surroundings. Learn More

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