Looking Over Elk Lake Towards South Sister - c. 1918

We're looking north across Elk Lake towards South Sister, at a distance of about 20 miles, in Deschutes County. The mountain on the right is Broken Top.

Heavily used for recreation, the lake's name stems from the large number of elk that formerly frequented the area. During winter, the lake freezes, and access roads are usually closed by snow until late May. This is one of many photos of the Oregon Cascades taken by scenic photographer Fred Kiser about a century ago.

-- This photo is restored and printed by Old Oregon.