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Crater Lake National Park

Property names are listed in the language in which they have been submitted by the State Party.

United States of America (Europe and North America)

Date of Submission: 05/09/1990
Criteria: (vii)
Category: Natural
Submission prepared by:
National Park Service, U.S.Dept. of the Interior, Washington D.C. 20240
Coordinates:
Oregon . Lat. 42°55' N.; Long.122°06' W.
Ref.: 765

Description

Crater Lake National Park, Oregon. This unique, deep blue lake lies at the center of Mount Mazama, an

ancient volcanic peak that collapsed centuries ago. The lake is bounded by multicolored lava walls extending 500 to 2000 feet above the lake's waters.