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Natural alpine lake in Jefferson County, Oregon
Wasco lake
Wasco Lake viewed from Pacific Crest Trail
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LocationJefferson County, Oregon
Coordinates44°30′36″N 121°48′42″W / 44.5098669°N 121.8117282°W / 44.5098669; -121.8117282 (Wasco Lake)
TypeNatural alpine lake
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area17.3 acres (7.0 ha)
Shore length.6 mi (0.97 km)
Surface elevation5,115 ft (1,559 m)
Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Wasco Lake is a glacially formed alpine lake located in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. A part of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area, Wasco Lake is a popular hiking destination and can be accessed via the Pacific Crest Trail.

In 2003, the devastating B&B Complex Fire hit the area of Wasco Lake.

Location

Wasco Lake is located at an elevation of 5,115 ft (1,559 m) on the eastern slope of Three Fingered Jack in the Cascade Mountain Range and is a part of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area.

References

  1. Final Environmental Impact Statement - Land and Resource Management Plan - Willamette National Forest p.144
  2. "B&B_Complex Homepage". www.orww.org. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
  3. "Wasco Lake (lake)". us.geoview.info. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
  • Fir trees dominate the landscape around Wasco Lake. Fir trees dominate the landscape around Wasco Lake.
  • The devastating effects of the B&B fire can still be seen 13 years later. The devastating effects of the B&B fire can still be seen 13 years later.
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